Parental Control Legal Rights

Summary

In South Africa, at 19, you are legally an adult and can make your own decisions. Your parents cannot legally prevent you from seeing someone. If they file baseless charges, such as a restraining order, your friend can contest it in court. Courts require evidence of harassment or harm to grant such orders. If your parents behavior is abusive or controlling, you may seek a protection order against harassment. Consider consulting a legal professional for personalized advice.

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restraining order was one of them, they also saw that we were sexting so that upset them
I understand your situation. Here’s some general information:
- At *, you are an adult in South Africa and have the right to make your own decisions.
- If your parents seek a restraining order against your friend, he can contest it in court.
- Sexting between consenting adults is generally not illegal, but it’s important to consider privacy and consent.
Is there a specific incident or behavior your parents are concerned about that they might use to justify the restraining order?
he would pick me up without them knowing
Thank you for sharing the details. Here's some general guidance:
- At *, you are legally an adult and can make your own decisions.
- If your parents attempt to secure a restraining order, your friend can contest it in court.
- For a restraining order to be granted, there usually needs to be evidence of harassment or harm.
Is there any specific incident or behavior your parents are using to justify the restraining order?
no other evidence they just are trying anything to ruin his job and life
Thank you for the details. Here's some general guidance:
- At *, you are an adult and can make your own decisions.
- Your friend can contest any restraining order in court.
- Courts require evidence of harassment or harm to grant a restraining order.
Is there any legal advice or assistance you specifically need regarding this matter?
what can i charge my parents for then
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some general points:
- As an adult, you have the right to make your own decisions.
- If your parents are attempting to interfere with your personal life or relationship without valid reasons, you may consider seeking a protection order against harassment.
- You might also consider consulting a legal professional for advice specific to your case.
Is there a specific incident or behavior from your parents that you would like to address legally?
Constant shouting, wanting to go through my phones, stopping me from seeing people, controlling all that i do and much more
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here are some general points:
- You can seek a protection order against harassment if your parents' behavior is abusive or controlling.
- Consider consulting a legal professional for personalized advice and assistance.
Is there a particular aspect of their behavior you'd like more information on addressing legally?