Question
The mother of small children has passed away. Who has the right of custody of the minor childen?
Answer
The right of custody of the minor children in the absence of the mother devolves to the maternal grandmother. If there is no maternal grandmother or if she is incapable, then it is the paternal grandmother's right. If there is neither a paternal grandmother, the right passes to the maternal aunts, then the paternal aunts.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 07
- PDF page
- 6
Appears under THE FOOD OF HARAAM EARNINGS (approximate).