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Which term is used to refer to the right and duty to act as a guardian and make day-to-day decisions for a child?
Guardianship
What term is used to refer to maintaining a personal relationship with a child and communicating with the child regularly if they live with someone else?
Access
Which term is used to refer to financial support for a child?
Maintenance
Who automatically acquires parental responsibilities and rights at birth according to the Children's Act?
Biological mother
What is the main source of law for the Law of Parent and Child?
The Constitution
What does the Constitution state about a child's best interests?
A child's best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child.
What does the Law of Parent and Child regulate?
The private law relationship between children and their parents/guardians/care-givers.
Test your knowledge on Child Law (KID 410) and the legal aspects of the parent and child relationship. This quiz covers topics such as the private legal status of children in South Africa, the theory of children's rights, and the overlap between family law and child law. Challenge yourself with questions on the constitutional and international aspects of child law.
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