DIVORCE ARTICLES
Stepping back from anger
Every year, more than 1 million American couples get divorced. For those men and women, it is often the most grueling, emotionally exhausting, and expensive
Victory for equality in customary marriage judgment
The Durban High Court declared section 7(1) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act inconsistent with the Constitution Victory for equality in customary marriage judgment
What is a holistic divorce?
We promote a holistic approach for those going through a divorce. We believe that a win-win approach is the only way a family can survive
Lawyers who heal?
Approaching litigation in a more civilized, respectful, and humane way By Danna Harman | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor WASHINGTON – “How many lawyers
Compelling a child to be God-fearing
Can divorcing parents compel their young child to belong to their church and adhere to its dictates? In Kotze v Kotze the Court declined to
Wives win right to property in customary marriages
The Constitutional Court declared on 8 December 2008 that a KwaZulu-Natal woman married in customary law was entitled to property accumulated before she and her
ConCourt ruling on divorce reporting in the press
No party or child involved in divorce cases may be identified in press reports. On 17 March 2009 the Constitutional Court in Johncom Media Investments
Judge rules for customary wife
As the deceased had maintained contact with his customary wife, he had never intended to desert her or terminate their customary union, which rendered his
Victory sets precedent for unwed fathers
In a ruling described as ‘precedent-setting’ by the University of Johannesburg’s Law Clinic, the court granted full parental rights and responsibilities, and specifically the right
12 post-divorce don’ts
The things that you shouldn’t do if you have recently been divorced Source: Susan Erasmus, Health24 Almost half of South African marriages end up in the
What is divorce?
A divorce means that a couple legally ends their marriage or union. Source: A simple guide to South African Family Law by Nthabiseng Monareng
Guide to Divorce in South Africa
Introduction Marriage is a sacred bond that can sometimes come to an end, leading to divorce. In South Africa, couples have the legal right to