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
DIVORCE ARTICLES
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
Thinking of getting divorced?
How divorce works Once a married couple (whether married according to civil or customary law) has decided to get divorced, the person suing for divorce
October 3, 2016
Customary Marriage and Divorce, how does it work and what is required?
Source: Shando Theron (Theron and Theron’s Divorce and Matrimonial attorneys in Johannesburg) www.divlaw.co.za, shando@divlaw.co.za Introduction: A customary marriage is one where the spouses are married
May 16, 2016
Party married according to Islamic law entitled to share of spouse’s pension
The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator has reiterated it will not discriminate against parties married under the terms of Islamic law. This position was
June 22, 2015
You & Your Divorce: Coping with the Emotional Fall-Out
This is a freelance article from Gemma Cairns Divorce isn’t easy, especially when there are children involved. With all of the tasks associated with getting a
December 11, 2014
You are not allowed to see your children – so what now? (written by Shando Theron)
Let’s set the scene: For sake of convenience I am going to assign gender roles along the more common situation, being that the woman is
November 3, 2014
Your marriage has fallen apart, what now? (written by Shando Theron)
Even though it may feel that your world is falling apart, in truth it’s not, if you look around you, 3 out of 5 people
November 3, 2014