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This episode explores Parental Coordination in South Africa. It locates this Alternative Dispute Mechanism within the Children’s Act, that can form part a divorce order. It provides an understanding of the scope of parenting plans, and how Parental Coordination can form part of this plan the South African context. The definition of Parental Coordination is explored, as well as why it was necessary to add this mechanism to post-divorce processes. Important legal precedents that underpin the current guidelines are discussed. Furthermore the legal steps to access a Parental Coordinator are explained, as well as the parameters and limits of this position.
Reference:
Martalas, A. (2016) Dispute resolution in South Africa: parenting coordination keeps families out of court in l, International Family Law, Policy and Practice, Vol.4(3)
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