South Africa
Parenting Plan
R599
Create a parenting plan that records care, contact, residence, schooling, holidays, communication, decision-making, maintenance, and co-parenting arrangements for minor children.
A Parenting Plan is used by co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights to regulate practical arrangements for the care, contact, residence, schooling, maintenance, and upbringing of minor children.
South African legal context (2026 checklist)
A parenting plan must serve the best interests of the child. Where parties cannot agree, professional assistance such as a family advocate, social worker, psychologist, or mediator may be required. The plan may be registered with the Family Advocate or made an order of court where appropriate.
- Children’s Act 38 of 2005
- Sections 33 to 35: Parenting plans
- Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, section 28
- Maintenance Act 99 of 1998
- Mediation in Certain Divorce Matters Act 24 of 1987
- Divorce Act 70 of 1979, where divorce proceedings are involved
Use this as a starting point only. Verify current gazetted amendments, tribunal rules, and SARS / DOL circulars that may apply to your matter.
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Who are the parents or holders of parental responsibilities and rights?
What are the children’s full names and dates of birth?
With whom will the children primarily live?
What contact schedule will apply?
How will school holidays, birthdays, and public holidays be shared?
How will schooling, healthcare, religion, and activities be decided?
What maintenance arrangements apply?
How will transport and handover work?
How will disputes be resolved?
Should the plan be registered or made an order of court?
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