22-05-2025
NGO pushes for disbarment of Kaamilah Paulse due to allegations of parental alienation
Attorney Kaamilah Paulse is facing mounting scrutiny following fresh allegations of professional misconduct, with a second father coming forward to accuse her of abuse of power during his custody battle.
Zamer Harneker, a businessman and father, says Paulse's conduct during his Islamic divorce proceedings crossed ethical lines and caused significant emotional harm, particularly in his relationship with his children. Paulse represented Harneker's ex-wife during what he describes as a 'needlessly adversarial' separation process.
'I never opposed the 50/50 asset split. I didn't even fight the separation,' Harneker told The Star.
'But somehow, I spent months without seeing my kids. My ex wasn't malicious. I have to wonder who was driving this.'
Harneker alleges that Paulse pushed the matter to the High Court unnecessarily, delaying resolution and driving up costs. More seriously, he claims Paulse obtained and used his confidential financial records without consent.
'She had my bank statements before we even got to court. No one asked me for them. She had my entire banking. I don't know how it was legal for her to do that,' he said.
These allegations follow a March 2025 ruling by the Legal Practice Council (LPC) Appeals Tribunal in another case involving Johannesburg-based father Asif Casoojee. The Tribunal found prima facie evidence that Paulse had interfered with Casoojee's access to his children and used improperly served legal documents to secure a protection order in his absence.
