Innovative financial strategies in divorce Divorce is a complex and emotional process, especially when it comes to dividing finances and assets. A settlement perceived as fair by both parties lets them move forward with financial stability and without smouldering resentment. But asset division is rarely a smooth process, even in marriages in community of property […]
Soft skills are vital in a divorce lawyer Divorce is never a pleasant experience, however amicably the spouses may hope to approach the process. When there are minor children involved, the divorce can become contested, because emotions run riot and parents are unable to resolve their differences calmly and reasonably – and out of court. […]
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 […]
Reprinted from iol.com, by Zelda Venter – 2024-06-14 An unemployed husband, who said he financially took care of the family during his marriage and whose wife said his source of income derived from criminal activities, has lost his share of his wife’s pension when they divorced. The husband turned to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, […]
Reprinted from The Sowetan Live, by Tina Hokwana – 2024-04-03 Deceased’s older kids did not recognise the couple’s marriage A widow, who married her husband in customary law, has successfully convinced the court to interdict the children of the deceased from selling her marital home. The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria recently ruled that […]
Reprinted from Moonstone – 2024-02-26 A woman sought orders from the High Court in Cape Town for her husband to be imprisoned and fined, claiming he was in contempt of court because he would not pay for their two children to attend a private school. The parties have been embroiled in what Acting Judge Mushahida […]
Denying a parent access to a child could land you in jail When a couple with children divorces, the primary consideration is the wellbeing and welfare of those children. Many hours are spent agreeing custody arrangements and working out a parenting plan that defines contact hours, holiday provisions, and other aspects of a child’s physical […]
Your husband’s behaviour is entirely his own fault – but before you take any action, ring a helpline for advice This article appeared recently in an advice column in a UK newspaper. It is heart-rending, and a sad real-life illustration of the challenges women face leaving an abusive marriage or relationship. We wrote a series […]
