Child Law in South Africa
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Which subdivision of family law focuses on the private law relationship between children and their parents/guardians/care-givers?

  • Aspects of private law
  • Constitutional and international law
  • Criminal law and procedure
  • Law of parent and child (correct)
  • What is the main source of law for the Law of parent and child?

  • Constitution (correct)
  • Case law
  • Children's Act 38 of 2005
  • Common law
  • According to the Constitution, what is of paramount importance in every matter concerning a child?

  • Appropriate alternative care
  • A child's best interests (correct)
  • Parental care
  • Family care
  • Which term is used to describe the right and duty to act as a guardian for a child?

    <p>Parental power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is used to describe the responsibility and right to make day-to-day decisions regarding the person of the child?

    <p>Care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who automatically acquires parental responsibilities and rights at birth according to the Children's Act?

    <p>Biological mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an unmarried father to automatically acquire parental responsibilities and rights?

    <p>Living in permanent-life partnership with the birth mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

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