Muslim Marriages
Court finds that our laws fall short concerning Muslim marriages. In the recent SCA case, where the President and Minister of Justice were the Appellants,
February 11, 2021
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Divorce settlement through mediation
Our cases and the law put parties and their legal team at risk if they do not attempt to mediate the divorce dispute at an
January 11, 2021
Claiming spousal maintenance after divorce – a debate
A very common question that often sparks debate is whether a party can claim interim, or temporary spousal maintenance from an ex-spouse after a divorce
January 11, 2021
Divorce mediation as an alternative to litigation
Divorce mediation is an alternative dispute resolution process that Kansas couples may use to settle differences on specific issues in a divorce. Spouses may decide
December 2, 2020
The transfer of immovable property after a divorce
When does one become the owner of a fixed property in terms of a divorce settlement agreement? For example, the settlement agreement may provide that
November 18, 2020
Civil Union Act amendment
On 20 October 2020, parliament repealed section 6 of the Civil Union Act that previously permitted a marriage officer to object to solemnise a civil
November 3, 2020
Why a Written Contract Is Better Than a Verbal Agreement
Source: Jesse White (Ed. Note. This is an article written by an American for an American audience, but it is very useful in the South
November 3, 2020
Divorce Settlement Negotiations
Divorce settlement negotiations are neither the beginning nor the end of your relationship. Here are some tips to keep you grounded and productive when facing
November 2, 2020
Courts taking a Strong Stance against those in Contempt of Court for Non-Payment of Maintenance
In a recent interesting judgment handed down by FA Snyckers AJ in the Johannesburg High Court in the case of Ramdial v Naidoo, the mother
October 28, 2020
Social Media and the Law
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have become an integral part of our everyday lives and have an important role to play
October 26, 2020