How to tell children you’re getting divorced? Most of the advice given in this article is common sense, but common sense is precisely what goes out the window at times of high emotion. These tips are worth noting if you are faced with this situation. Reprinted from the Roodepoort Record, by Sasha Wyatt-Minter – 2021-10-04 […]
Narcissists can be grandiose or “vulnerable” – but they’re still narcissists We’ve written a lot about narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) over the past few years, because we see a lot of it in our family law practice. It is a common factor in divorce, and narcissistic parents can be a challenge when it […]
Reprinted from the Pretoria News, by Zelda Venter – 2021-08-13 Pretoria – The courts have once again warned that those who do not pay maintenance will feel the long arm of the law. A judge yesterday ordered a father and well-known businessman to report to jail within five days to start serving a jail sentence. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reprinted from Business Insider, by Kate Duffy – 2021-07-14 Bill Gates spoke about his divorce from Melinda French Gates at Allen & Co.’s billionaire-packed Sun Valley conference last week, sources told The New York Post on Monday. In an “off-the-record” Q&A session, CNBC host Becky Quick asked the Microsoft founder about his divorce from French Gates, which the couple announced […]
Reprinted from Business Insider, by Philip de Wet – 2021-06-22 The South African government should help couples to fight better, says a new policy document from the department of social development (DSD). And, while it should do what it can to strengthen family ties and support families during tough times, it should also be ready […]
