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
DIVORCE ARTICLES
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
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
POPIA Has Finally Arrived
Stay ahead of the curve and join Michalsons’ data protection programme today! The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (the “POPIA”) became effective on 1
July 9, 2020
Issues to consider when contemplating a divorce in South Africa
Author: Sasha Goldstein Deciding to issue divorce proceedings against your spouse is a difficult and emotional decision. Many clients are in the dark as to
February 24, 2020
Must divorcing parties attempt to mediate their dispute?
Mediation as a Dispute Resolution Mechanism Mediation assists both parties in working out arrangements for themselves and their children instead of handing over control of
February 13, 2020
Coping with Anger
I’m Always Angry. How to Stop Being So Angry All the Time One of the causes of divorce is uncontrolled anger on the part of
December 10, 2018
The Divorce Process
The divorce process – what is entailed Source: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/service/getting-divorced/ A married couple can end their marriage through divorce. The process of the divorce depends on the type
July 24, 2017