Legal Gaurdianship Appointment

In South Africa
Last Updated: Jul 2, 2025

I have a child who's been living with me for 3 months now. Social services have been at the child's house after school, reported/ logged a Form 22/23. Parents are struggling to take care of her and have agreed to appoint us as guardians for her. What do we need to do to get this process started

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GAVEL & GREY LEGAL PRACTITIONERS

GAVEL & GREY LEGAL PRACTITIONERS

Jul 2, 2025
You will need the court approval on the legal guardianship.
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