Frequently asked questions about divorces in South Africa
Q: WHAT IS A DIVORCE IN SOUTH AFRICA? A: A divorce in South Africa refers to the legal dissolution of a marriage by
June 15, 2023
DIVORCE ARTICLES
Does the obligation to continue paying spousal maintenance persist when an ex-spouse starts cohabitating with a new partner?
By Sasha Kadish Spousal maintenance refers to the financial support provided by one spouse to the other following a divorce to enable the financially disadvantaged
June 2, 2023
Remedies when a party dissipates assets pending a divorce.
By Sasha Kadish What is an accrual calculation in a divorce? An accrual calculation refers to the process of determining a monetary claim made by
May 19, 2023
The divorce process in South Africa
Navigating Divorce in South Africa: A Comprehensive Guide to the Process. Divorce in South Africa can be a complex and emotionally challenging process. However, with
April 20, 2023
Father’s rights if he is not reflected as the father on a child’s birth certificate.
A client asked: I am the father of a child born out of wedlock. The mother did not reflect me as the father on the
April 20, 2023
Get the Support You Need During Your Divorce.
Get the Support You Need During Your Divorce. Our friendly and affordable specialist divorce lawyers provide the right guidance and support during difficult times. When
April 17, 2023
What’s in a surname?
Change of surname on marriage A usual consequence of marriage is that the wife adopts the husband’s surname, together with the designation “Mrs”. She could
October 20, 2022
Can a court pierce the veil of a trust when calculating the accrual after a divorce?
In the case of MJK v IIK [2022] ZASCA 116, the wifesuedfor divorce. She sought an order declaring that the assets of three trusts and a CC
August 19, 2022
The consequences of not obeying a court order in respect of contact with minor children
By Sasha Goldstein, attorney at Bregman Moodley Attorneys In a recent judgment, the judge had to make a ruling on an application brought by an
March 25, 2022
Forfeiture of the benefits of a marriage
Our law allows a court to make an order that one party may forfeit the patrimonial benefits of a marriage. Section 9 of the Divorce
October 4, 2021
Forfeiture of the Patrimonial Benefits of a Marriage
IS AN ALLEGATION OF ADULTERY A BASIS TO CLAIM A FORFEITURE OF THE PATRIMONIAL BENEFITS OF A MARRIAGE? By Sasha Goldstein Lately, it seems that
September 23, 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