31/03/2026
ALBASINI ATTORNEYS ON A WINNING STREAK 🏆
IN THE MATTER BETWEEN AB AND SC IN THE HIGH COURT OF PRETORIA
The Applicant AB brought an urgent application to be heard on 24 March 2026.
The Applicant sought the following relief:
- Primary residence and care of the child (JWC, born 7 March 2017) to be awarded to the
Applicant.
- Respondent (SC) to have supervised contact every alternate weekend (Sat & Sun,
10h00–14h00) under a social worker’s supervision.
- Appointment of therapist to conduct a forensic assessment of both parties and the child.
- Respondent to pay costs of the forensic assessment and application.
The Respondent, represented by Charl Albasini and Albasini Attorneys, opposed the
application on the grounds that the matter is not urgent and that AB is abusing the court process to protect herself from criminal and domestic-violence consequences due to allegations of assault against the minor child.
The Applicant claimed that the Respondent abandoned the child when he relocated to the UK, and further alleged that the Respondent’s return to SA is interfering with the minor child’s life and causing him distress.
The Respondent’s reply was that the move to the UK was originally agreed and that he stayed involved through visits, calls, and financial support.
It was brought to the Court’s attention that the Respondent’s return to SA was due to the
Applicant’s indication she could not cope with the child’s behaviour.
Applicant’s position: Seeks urgent protection, supervised contact, and expert involvement to safeguard the child.
Respondent’s position: Argues urgency is fabricated, child is not at risk, and the application is abusive; requests dismissal with costs.
On the 24th March 2026, the Court granted an Order that the Respondent’s contact to
be reinstated effective immediately; and that the parties to agree to a professional to
conduct a forensic assessment, cost of which must be split equally, whereafter they
may approach the Court again to supplement their papers.
Albasini Attorneys has once again claimed victory for our client whilst also ensuring that the best interest of the child prevails. ⚖️💫
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