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Fathers-4-Justice South Africa
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September 4, 2010, 10:05 pm |
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Important info |
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FAQs |
How is the "primary caretaker of the children" being determined? Does this default to the mother? I have a son (6) and daughter (1), the son being from a previous relationship of hers (I have not adopted him, yet care and love him as if he was my own as I took on the role since he was 1 and a half years old). I do a full day's work, come home and do the cooking, play with the kids, help with homework and the dishes, do washing at times ect, ect. I have changed my daughters nappies 90% of the time, wake up for feeding bottles 90% of the time while my wife takes long baths, watch television ect. She also takes classes to further her studies and goes to class on saturdays, and she goes out on social calls more than I ever have - I don't mind, I love spending the time with our kids, but I do not consider her the primary caretaker! Am I wrong? Any advice on the matter - divorce has come to my doorstep, I suspect a summons from her laywer very soon.
Once the divorce summons is issued, the matter is referred by yourself to the local Office of the Family Advocate for full investigation. They then make a final recommendation as to who should be the primary caregiver, etc. In practice, it is always the mother, unless she does not want to be.
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