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Family Law & Violence against Women

TOPICS DEALT WITH:

Civil marriages

Civil unions

African customary marriages

Muslim and Hindu marriages

Divorce

The Family Court

Care and protection of children

The Children’s Act and Children’s Amendment Act

Parental responsibilities and duties

Maintenance

Custody, guardianship

Child support

Child abuse and neglect

Rape, incest and sexual assault

Sexual Offences Act

Sexual violence and HIV testing

Rights of children and parents

Domestic violence and getting a protection order

Abortion

Drawing up a will