A Rule 43 Application in the High Court provides for urgent interim relief. Contested divorce proceedings are not only an emotional time but can also take years to be finalised. A Rule 58 Application applies to similar cases in the Regional Court. In many instances,...
In my divorce practice I am often confronted with scenarios where either, or both, parties to a marriage in community of property feel aggrieved as a result of transactions entered into by their spouse on behalf of the joint estate during the course of the marriage....
When it comes to unmarried father's rights, there has certainly been a grey area for many years. In the past, the mother of a child had control over what is best for the child and the Courts gave preference to mothers as it was assumed that they make better...
An uncontested divorce is always preferable, but it is not always possible. In the event that an uncontested divorce is not possible, your divorce attorney will assist you in preparing a contested divorce. Benefits of Proceeding With an Uncontested Divorce AVOID LEGAL...
In this article, I would like to explore 8 mistakes to avoid in divorce. Much like other traumatic events, a divorce is often unexpected, unpleasant and, most disturbingly, something for which few people make preparations. Although divorce is hardly a pleasant topic...
What is alienation? Many parents might say, “What is parental Alienation? …I’m not alienating my child…I’m in total agreement that my children should see their father/mother!...” In relation to the above, the meaning of Parental Alienation can be explained as follows,...
In an article posted in 2016, the contact and access to children of a non-resident spouse was investigated. In this blog, we look at this subject from a South African perspective. This article is very interesting, in that the UK laws mirror South African law to a...
When Settlement goes out the window It is an unfortunate fact that not all divorces are capable of settlement. This may be due to a number of factors such as acrimony between the parties, differing expectations, or even the desire to try to restore the marriage...
A divorce can be stressful and very complicated so we have highlighted some Divorce Frequently Asked Questions What is Divorce? A Divorce is the dissolution of a marriage by means of an Order of Court. In other words, divorce brings a marriage relationship to an end....
