Mother’s Impact on Father-Child Relationships After Divorce
Divorce and separation are hard on everyone involved, but it’s especially challenging when parents attempt to restrict a child’s access to one of their parents. Mothers, in particular, can severely impact the critical bond between a father and child. Threatening consequences, parental alienation, and manipulating a child’s emotions are just a few of the tactics some mothers use to separate a father from his child. Fathers 4 Justice South Africa (F4J SA) is calling for significant changes to the Children’s Act, including mandatory mediation and arbitration, unified family court systems, and automatic equal rights for both parents. Learn more about what F4J SA is demanding and how it could impact your family in the complete article.
The Devastating Impact of Parental Alienation
Call for immediate legal reforms Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is a distressing phenomenon where a child is deliberately estranged from one parent through psychological, physical, mental, sexual, coercion, intimidation, blackmail, manipulation, and abuse by the abusive child-abusing parent. This condition not only fractures the child’s relationship with the targeted and alienated parent but also causes […]
The Voice of the Child: Legal Framework and Practical Application in South Africa
Introduction The Voice of the Child (VOC) concept is a crucial element in child and family law, focusing on ensuring that children’s views and opinions are actively considered in decisions impacting their lives. Recognizing children as active participants in family law proceedings emphasizes their rights and promotes their well-being. This approach fosters a child-centered legal […]
Supporting Separated and Unmarried Fathers: Insights from Family Law Experts
Summary of the Article by Marsha Kline Pruett and Kyle D. Pruett. In the special issue on separated and unmarried fathers and the courts, Marsha Kline Pruett and Kyle D. Pruett of Yale University School of Medicine explore the complexities and challenges faced by fathers who are not living with their children. The article addresses […]