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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
He or she broke up my marriage – what now: (written by Shando Theron)
Let’s set the scene: A Matrimonial / Divorce Lawyer quite often is confronted at the first consultation by a client that blames the breakdown of
What to Tell Your Children When You’re Divorcing
HOW CAN WE PREPARE OUR KIDS FOR DIVORCE? The Lucy Daniels Center Q: We are the parents of a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old son
Divorce
Divorce is a significant life event that can have profound implications for both spouses and their children. In South Africa, the process of separation and
Failure to Pay Maintenance
What legal steps can you take if your spouse fails to pay maintenance? Failure to Pay Maintenance What legal steps can you take if your
How divorcing couples can avoid the nightmare
The friendlier your divorce settlement, the more likely you are to have a better settlement. A long, drawn out divorce war is hardly likely to