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A child's right to an inclusive approach to parental visitation in separation, divorce, and relocation disputes in a digital age in South Africa

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Other Authors: Fokala, Elvis
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spelling oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/100082 A child's right to an inclusive approach to parental visitation in separation, divorce, and relocation disputes in a digital age in South Africa Fokala, Elvis shenaymahadeo@gmail.com Mahadeo, Shenay Devi UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Best interests Care Contact Digital age Divorce Non-primary caregiver Dissertation The research titled “A Childs Right to an Inclusive Approach to Parental Visitation in Separation, Divorce, and Relocation Disputes in a Digital Age in South Africa” examines how digital advancements can enhance parental visitation practices in South Africa. Chapter 1 introduces the study's objectives and significance within the digital context. Chapter 2 analyses South African laws on parental visitation, comparing them with international standards and identifying areas for improvement. Chapter 3 explores the practical application of visitation laws by South African courts, focusing on the benefits and challenges of virtual visitation. Chapter 4 draws lessons from international jurisdictions like Canada, the U.S., and Australia, and suggests how these can inform South African practices. Chapter 5 offers policy recommendations for improving visitation arrangements, advocating for legal reforms and ongoing research. This research aims to promote a more inclusive and flexible approach to parental visitation, prioritizing children's rights in the digital age. Centre for Human Rights LLM Restricted Faculty of Laws None 2025-01-15T11:48:52Z 2025-01-15T11:48:52Z 2025-04 2024-10-04 Dissertation * A2025 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/100082 10.25403/UPresearchdata.28159640 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria
spellingShingle UCTD
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Best interests
Care
Contact
Digital age
Divorce
Non-primary caregiver
A child's right to an inclusive approach to parental visitation in separation, divorce, and relocation disputes in a digital age in South Africa
title A child's right to an inclusive approach to parental visitation in separation, divorce, and relocation disputes in a digital age in South Africa
title_full A child's right to an inclusive approach to parental visitation in separation, divorce, and relocation disputes in a digital age in South Africa
title_fullStr A child's right to an inclusive approach to parental visitation in separation, divorce, and relocation disputes in a digital age in South Africa
title_full_unstemmed A child's right to an inclusive approach to parental visitation in separation, divorce, and relocation disputes in a digital age in South Africa
title_short A child's right to an inclusive approach to parental visitation in separation, divorce, and relocation disputes in a digital age in South Africa
title_sort child s right to an inclusive approach to parental visitation in separation divorce and relocation disputes in a digital age in south africa
topic UCTD
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Best interests
Care
Contact
Digital age
Divorce
Non-primary caregiver
url http://hdl.handle.net/2263/100082