If you want to get a divorce in South Africa, the biggest mistake is starting with emotion and assumptions instead of process. The right first step depends on whether the matter is uncontested, whether there are children, and whether property or maintenance will be disputed. This page is the practical step-by-step version: what to do […]
Women, unlike men, find it easier to cope with divorce because they are more likely to seek professional help and reach out to friends and family for support. We write a lot about the challenges women face in the course of divorce. It’s true that women, especially those with children, often suffer financially more than […]
Image: Shutterstock The nature of your matrimonial property regime will determine how your assets will be divided in the event of a divorce. Acrimonious and litigious divorces are expensive, time-consuming and emotionally draining, and only serve to reduce the value that each spouse will ultimately receive in terms of the divorce order. If you’re contemplating […]
Motsoaledi targets marriages of convenience Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi is set to crack down on marriages of convenience, often pursued for immigration purposes, as he ushers in a complete revamp to the Marriage Act, Customary Marriages Act and Civil Union Act. The single marriage law is due to come into effect next year. This […]
Separating from your spouse is rarely an easy, clean or happy process. A divorce can be drawn out for months as the lawyers argue each side’s case for possession of assets and the payment of maintenance. An annulment often seems like a simpler, hassle-free approach to separating – but what exactly is the difference? Divorce […]
