Understanding emotional needs Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability both to manage your own emotions and to understand, interpret and respond to the emotions of people around you. EI is a critical skill for parents engaged in child care and contact disputes. Both attorneys and parents must demonstrate empathy and patience when addressing children’s fears and concerns in a […]
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 […]
Divorce Act changes: Reprinted from BusinessTech, by Luke Fraser – 2024-05-09 President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Divorce Amendment Bill into law, bringing changes to Muslim divorces in South Africa. The amendment to the Divorce Act of 1979 comes after the Constitutional Court in the Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa […]
Reprinted from Business Tech, by Luke Fraser – 2024-02-28 The Divorce Amendment Bill has been passed by the National Council of Provinces and now only needs President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signature to become law. The Bill amends the Divorce Act, which the Constitutional Court in the Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa and […]
Pets and divorce – what does the law say? We’ve all heard of child custody battles, but pet custody? In the maelstrom of divorce proceedings, the living arrangements of the cat or dog can seem like a trivial concern. Working out complex financial settlements and resolving the highly emotional subject of child custody can often […]
Legal considerations for parents wanting to relocate with minor children after divorce When a couple divorces, it is not uncommon for one parent to choose to relocate to another city or province – or even country. Family bonds and proximity to the extended family may become a priority, or the divorce may trigger a career […]
Narcissists like to win – be aware of these behaviours during divorce If you’re married to a narcissist, you are already aware of the classic narcissistic behaviour traits. If you’re considering divorce from a narcissist, you’ve probably reached the end of your tether. But be aware that filing for divorce from a narcissist is not […]
Saddened to hear of another celebrity divorce on the cards… Reprinted from Times Live – 2023-08-01 Lebo M has announced he is in the process of getting a divorce from his businesswoman wife Pretty Samuels Morake. In a statement shared with TshisaLIVE the composer, musician and producer said he will issue his wife with summons […]
