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Marriage out of community without the accrual: what is it and what are the implications?
This marriage regime may be a good fit for couples getting remarried later in life. Image: Shutterstock In an out of community of property marriage, there is no joining of the spouses’ estates into one joint estate, meaning that each … Continue reading
How to ensure your marriage survives the lockdown
Marriage counsellor Chantal Ferreira gives tips on how to strengthen your marriage during the lockdown and avoid divorce. Happy couple dancing An image showing married couples lined up to go to the divorce court is doing the rounds on social … Continue reading
Some hidden costs when you are getting divorced
Real-life love stories don’t always lead to the proverbial happily ever after. In fact, Stats SA found that four in ten couples get divorced before they reach their tenth wedding anniversary. It has been reported that divorces are on the … Continue reading
Astonished judge tells ‘unemployable’ wife to find a job
Pretoria – Pull in your belt and find a job if you want to maintain your lavish lifestyle. This was the message a judge had for a mother of three who is divorcing her husband. The woman had turned to … Continue reading
How to start a divorce
You want to get a divorce but aren’t sure where to start or what to do You want to start a divorce. It’s a frightening prospect. You entered married life full of hope, and the breakdown of your marriage is … Continue reading
Marriage fraudsters could have their citizenship revoked
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 … Continue reading
Rule 43 is not unconstitutional, High Court rules
Constitutional validity of Rule 43 challenged by aggrieved husband It was Charles Dickens who, through his character Mr. Bumble in Oliver Twist, said, “The law is an ass.” It’s true that sometimes the legal system can appear obstinate when laws … Continue reading
How to vary a divorce order
If circumstances change, you may need to vary or amend the terms of your divorce order You and your divorce lawyers undoubtedly spent a lot of time working out the details of your divorce settlement and negotiating with your ex-spouse’s … Continue reading