The benefits of mediation in high-stakes divorce matters

Mediation high stakes divorce

Why the “third way” might be the best option   If you are contemplating divorce, you may be wondering what the process involves. In South Africa, there are three types of divorce: contested, uncontested and mediated. Mediation benefits can keep disputes out of court. Uncontested divorce is the quickest and least expensive option. The spouses work […]

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Hidden assets in family trusts

Beware of the misuse of trusts in a divorce case Divorce is never pleasant. Where there is a lot at stake financially, and particularly if the divorce is acrimonious, some spouses will attempt to keep certain assets out of the joint estate to avoid equitable distribution of assets and retain more than their fair share. […]

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Divorce settlement

Joint estate

Wife receives R2.2 million from husband’s property acquired before marriage Reprinted from iol.com, by Sinenhlanhla Masilela – 2024-07-25 A Limpopo woman successfully persuaded the high court that she had the right to claim a share from a property given to her husband before their marriage. The couple, who were married in community of property, argued their divorce […]

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Why Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Divorce Has ‘Dragged on’ for 8 Years: ‘Neither Will Let It Go’

Reprinted from People.com, by Benjamin VanHoose – 2022-07-22 Things “turned nasty” and neither will let the “bitterness” go, says one source As Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt get closer to settling their almost decade-long divorce dispute, the saga has taken its toll on the former couple. A source tells PEOPLE that prior to Jolie filing for divorce from Pitt in […]

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Child relocation

How technology can ease the transition  Relocating to a new city or even country after a divorce can be the start of a new chapter, but it can lead to disputes between parents. The courts have recognised the need for parents to be actively involved in their children’s lives post divorce and provide them with […]

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Wife seeks over R100,000 maintenance from husband who cheated with her best friend

wife maintance cheat husband

Reprinted from iol.co.za, by Sinenhlanhla Masilela – 2024-07-18 A Durban woman who left her marriage after realising that her husband was having an affair with her best friend told the high court that she wants over R100,000 maintenance and R171,000 for new furniture. The wife brought Rule 43 application in the Durban High Court seeking interim maintenance […]

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Child-centred Divorce Month

Divorce worse for kids

Prioritising children’s well-being Reprinted from Rising Sun – 2024-07-03 In South Africa, recent changes to the High Court and Regional Court rules require parties to indicate whether they have attempted mediation, are prepared to do so, or refuse mediation with reasons provided before initiating divorce actions. Child-centred Divorce Month, observed annually in July, aims to […]

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