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We’ve written about divorcing with dignity in the past, something we think is important for everyone involved, not least the children of the union. Sadly, dignity often goes out the window when a marriage ends painfully. In this case that came before the Gauteng High Court last month, it appears that dignity disappeared before the […]
In a groundbreaking judgment handed down by the Blantyre High Court in Malawi, it was ruled that a university degree obtained during a marriage was an asset in a divorce case. Reprinted from the Daily Maverick, by Omphemetse S Sibanda – 2020-09-10 Courts as vanguards of access to justice can sometimes make rulings that are […]
It’s time to free yourself from your manipulative former husband, says Mariella Frostrup Reprinted from the Guardian – 2020-09-06 This reader’s dilemma from the UK’s Guardian newspaper caught our eye. It is not uncommon for divorced co-parents to continue in an emotionally dependent and unhealthy relationship. The constant contact of raising children can make it […]
Reprinted from the Pretoria News, by Zelda Venter – 2020-09-03 The role of homemaker versus breadwinner was decided in a divorce case. Picture: Supplied Pretoria – The role of homemaker versus breadwinner came to the fore during a matter before the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria. This was after an aggrieved husband appealed an earlier ruling […]
Reprinted from the Northern Natal Courier, by Sarah Wyatt-Minter – 2020-08-31 The hard lockdown forced many families to spend time together but instead of bringing families together, some families started falling apart, with many couples admitting that their union was no longer viable. South Africa has seen an increase of 20 per cent in the […]
What couples need to be aware of when making financial decisions. Image: Shutterstock If you’re married out of community of property with the accrual system, you will have an ante-nuptial contract in place which sets out the financial consequences of your union. Including the accrual system is a way to ensure that each spouse gains […]
Reprinted from Moneyweb.co.za, by Craig Torr, of Crue Invest – 2020-08-24 Image: Shutterstock If you’re going through a divorce, one of the best decisions you can make is to consult with an independent financial advisor before your divorce is finalised. While your attorney will no doubt have experience in divorce law and proceedings, there are […]
Exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each matrimonial property regime. Reprinted from moneyweb.co.za – by Eric Jordaan – Crue Invest (Pty) Ltd – 2020-08-18 Image: Shutterstock One of the most important decisions to make before getting married is choosing a matrimonial property regime to be married under. Your marriage contract has future financial implications, so […]
