Do you suspect your spouse has more financial assets than they claim? Divorce is a one of the most difficult life events many people will experience. Only bereavement is harder to bear. Admittedly, some people seem to sail through a relatively amicable and pain-free divorce, but they are the exception and not the rule. Divorce […]
When parents divorce or die, what rights do grandparents have towards their grandchildren? When couples with children divorce, there is understandably a focus on the arrangements made for the children. A lot of time and effort is spent on ensuring a fair division of care and contact between the parents. Unfortunately, the rights of grandparents […]
How is maintenance calculated on divorce in South Africa? In South Africa, the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 makes provision for spousal maintenance to be paid at the discretion of the court. It is not an automatic right and can be a highly charged subject. Laws and practices vary around the world, but in general […]
Can you change your parenting coordinator and what are their powers? When parents divorce, or indeed when unmarried parents go their separate ways, it is common for them to have a parenting plan, which is a legally binding agreement that defines the roles and powers of each parent or carer. It also clarifies areas […]
How long should spousal maintenance be payable? Long ago, women gave up working when they had children. Even longer ago, they gave up working when they got married, or they didn’t work outside the home at all, waiting for the right man to come along so they could fulfill their destiny as wife and mother. […]
Why your divorce attorney may not be fighting your case and what to do about it Many years ago, in a galaxy far away…well, actually…a few decades ago, in another country, someone we know was embroiled in a divorce action against a husband who had, by his own admission, become involved in another relationship. […]
The role of the social worker When parents divorce, it’s quite common for one parent to relocate. There are many reasons for this: making a fresh start in a new city or town if the divorce has been painful or traumatic; moving closer to one’s extended family; taking up a new job offer, to better […]
In the emotional aftermath of divorce, don’t neglect some important practical tasks Divorce is an emotional journey, but it’s also a practical and financial one. Couples often delay making the break because the prospect of “unmerging their money” is just too daunting. Marriage tends to be a more financially stable regime than singledom, especially if […]
