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 […]
Online dispute resolution in family law Technology is an unavoidable feature of modern life. More and more daily activities are digitalised; chatbots are commonplace and AI tools are beginning to permeate every facet of our lives, from healthcare to fitness. The legal profession is no exception. One of the most noticeable shifts has occurred in […]
If you’re thinking about divorce and concerned about the cost, you might be thinking about doing it yourself without the involvement of a divorce lawyer like SD Law. This is allowed by law. If a couple is in complete agreement on the division of assets and other terms of the divorce, they can obtain the […]
If you don’t fully understand your rights you may financially compromise yourself. Image: Shutterstock Setting emotions aside during divorce proceedings is easier said than done. Making key decisions when you are hurt, angry, sad and stressed is never ideal as it will have long-term financial consequences. Here are some financial mistakes to avoid when going […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed some silver linings. Justice minister Ronald Lamola announces steps to make it easier to secure uncontested divorces, protection orders and maintenance orders, and measures to increase the fight against domestic violence. Reprinted from Dispatch Live, By Andisiwe Makinana – 2020-07-23 New laws will provide for online applications for uncontested divorces, child […]
You may have to wait till at least May, due to the novel coronavirus Source: Business Insider SA Mar 19, 2020, 06:22 AM South African courts at all levels are imposing restrictions to comply with the call for social distancing in the face of the novel coronavirus. At magistrate’s courts, that means non-urgent matters are […]
Why do more couples decide to end their marriage in January than in any other month? New year, fresh start? This article, reprinted from News 24, examines the phenomenon. JANUARY is famously known worldwide, including here in South Africa, as the “divorce month”. Most likely thanks to the festive season, many unhappy husbands and wives […]
Online or DIY divorce may look cheap – but could cost you dearly in the long run Google “online divorce” or “DIY divorce” and you will be overwhelmed with results. It’s made out to be as easy as buying tickets to a show, and almost as cheap. It may be easy, but it’s not that […]
