A special court dealing with matters relating to children. Every Magistrate’s Court shall be a Children’s Court and the High Court is the upper guardian of all children.

Unmarried Father

Unmarried fathers have parental rights and responsibilities towards their children. For more information surrounding unmarried fathers, paying maintenance, and making important decisions, read this QuickLaw guide.

Child Contact

Contact refers to maintaining a personal relationship with a child. It entitles a person to see, spend time with or communicate with a child who does not live with that person.

Adoption

Adoption is the process where a person applies in court to be considered as the parent of a child. Find more information on adoption and the law here.