Relationship on the skids? It’s time to hit the gym together A growing body of evidence suggests couples who sweat together really do stay together Reprinted from the Sunday Times, by Devlin Brown – 2021-08-29 You may be familiar with the expression that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. It’s outdated and not […]
How to determine if child sexual abuse allegations are legitimate or fabricated Sexual abuse of children happens. It is tragic and can have lasting consequences for the child concerned. But it is a difficult and delicate matter to discuss. It is undoubtedly a factor in some divorces, but reliable, authoritative information on child abuse in […]
Thinking of splitting up? Ask your lawyer about Rule 41 first Reprinted from News24, by Elizabeth Mamacos – 2021-08-12 Rule 41 was passed by the High Court to encourage mediation and not the immediate course of litigation, which adds pressure onto an already strained court system. Mediation is a round table discussion that can take […]
Quick answer: which court handles a family-law matter? South Africa does not route every family-law dispute through one single court. The correct forum depends on the issue. Divorce is generally dealt with in a Regional Court or High Court; maintenance matters go through a Maintenance Court; child-care and protection matters may go to a Children’s […]
Defaulting on maintenance payments can have very serious consequences, as this article from the Pretoria News explains. Reprinted from iol.com, by Zelda Venter – 2021-07-23 Pretoria – The high court in Pretoria has ordered the provisional sequestration of a man who owes more than half a million in maintenance arrears to his former wife. The […]
How to win custody of your child after divorce If you are going through a divorce and there are children of your marriage, foremost in your mind might be, “how do I win custody of my child?”. A Google search of “how to win a custody battle” yields nearly 15 million results, and the search […]
The impact of divorce on finances can be considerable. It prevents some people from considering divorce. Good financial planning is essential, as this article from Moneyweb explains. Reprinted from Moneyweb – by Michael Haldane of Global and Local Investment Advisors – 2021-07-16 Getting divorced is messy enough before you start dividing assets. In this article […]
What changes are in the newly published Domestic Violence Bill? In our practice, we see at first hand the extent of the gender-based violence epidemic in our country. It is a factor in divorce, and we are often involved in securing protection orders for women threatened by a potentially or actually violent partner. So we […]
