I am divorced and My children 13 18 stay...

Asked by Xandrie on 25-11-2024 08:32:15
Question posted in the Family Law category relating to Western Cape

I am divorced and My children (13 & 18) stay with their mother. On a weekend that is my weekend, I have informed the mother that I will not be available due to being out of the province. The mother claims that she is not available to look after the children. This is the first time in 2 years that I am not available, However the mother makes plans that includes the children when it is my weekends with the children to an extent that it is borderline alianation. My question is, do I need to find someone to look after the children for the weekend or is the 18 year old seen as an adult and able to look after the 13 year old?

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