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Court awards custody to Cape Town mother amid husband's controlling behaviour and mental health struggles


Published on 2025-03-27 04:03:33 - IOL
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  • A Cape Town mother has been awarded temporary custody of her daughter after a court ruling highlighted her husband's controlling behaviour and the lack of evidence regarding her fitness as a parent.

The article from MSN discusses a recent court decision in Cape Town where a mother was awarded custody of her children due to her husband's controlling behavior and mental health issues. The court found that the father's actions, including monitoring his wife's phone, dictating her social interactions, and his refusal to seek help for his mental health, created an unhealthy environment for the children. The mother had sought a protection order and custody, highlighting the father's behavior as detrimental to both her and the children's well-being. The court's decision was influenced by the need to protect the children from potential emotional and psychological harm, emphasizing the importance of a stable and nurturing environment for their development.

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