Holding Lawyers, Psychologists, and Social Workers Accountable in Family Law
The family law system is plagued by financial exploitation. Learn how to enforce strict accountability on lawyers, psychologists, and social workers to protect children and parents from legal manipulation.
Understanding Paternity Fraud in South Africa: Legal Implications and Avenues for Redress
Paternity fraud, wherein a mother misrepresents the biological father of her child, raises significant legal questions in South Africa. The issue is not only about personal ethics but also involves complex legal frameworks that govern family law and fraud. In South Africa, there is no specific law that categorically criminalizes paternity fraud; however, general principles […]
Paternity Fraud in South Africa?
Section 37 of our Children’s Act states that if a person in proceedings in which the paternity of a child is challenged refuses to submit him/herself, or the child, to take blood samples in order to carry out a scientific test to prove the paternity of the child, then a presumption in our law exists […]
FAQ’s – Do Women Abuse Men in South Africa? Exploring Male Victims of Domestic Violence
Summary of Findings: FAQs: Male victims of violence, abuse, and GBV (Gender-Based Violence) in South Africa can contact the following organizations for support: 1. National GBV Command Centre 2. South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) 3. Tears Foundation 4. Family and Marriage Society of South Africa (FAMSA) 5. Men and Boys Foundation 6. Sonke […]