Children's Act, 2005 (Act No. 38 of 2005)Chapter 3 : Parental Responsibilities and RightsPart 3 : Parenting plans33. Contents of parenting plans |
| (1) | The co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights in respect of a child may agree on a parenting plan determining the exercise of their respective responsibilities and rights in respect of the child. |
| (2) | If the co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights in respect of a child are experiencing difficulties in exercising their responsibilities and rights, those persons, before seeking the intervention of a court, must first seek to agree on a parenting plan determining the exercise of their respective responsibilities and rights in respect of the child. |
| (3) | A parenting plan may determine any matter in connection with parental responsibilities and rights, including— |
| (a) | where and with whom the child is to live; |
| (b) | the maintenance of the child; |
| (c) | contact between the child and— |
| (i) | any of the parties; and |
| (ii) | any other person; and |
| (d) | the schooling and religious upbringing of the child. |
| (4) | A parenting plan must comply with the best interests of the child standard as set out in section 7. |
| (5) | In preparing a parenting plan as Contemplated in subsection (2) the parties must seek— |
| (a) | the assistance of a family advocate, social worker or psychologist; or |
| (b) | mediation through a social worker or other suitably qualified person. |