Unmarried parents raising children often face legal uncertainty after separating. In South Africa, professionals like attorneys in Johannesburg, attorneys in Durban, attorneys in East London, and attorneys in Pretoria, along with social workers in Soweto, social workers in Port Elizabeth, and Benoni social workers, stress the importance of a clear parenting plan to avoid future disputes. Mediation is the preferred method to create such plans, offering an effective, child-cent