Divorce & Maintenance – Am I entitled to Spousal Maintenance?
What is spousal maintenance? Personal or spousal maintenance is the maintenance that is paid by one spouse to his/her (soon-to-be) ex-spouse during and/or following a divorce. It is important to remember that neither spouse has an automatic right to spousal...
What is a DUM CASTA clause?
The so-called dum casta clause is a paragraph (in a divorce settlement agreement) which stipulates that the spousal maintenance obligation will cease (stop) when the other party remarries or lives together as husband and wife with another person. Similar restrictive...
7 Interesting Facts about Marriage & Divorce in South Africa
]tfroval There's no fun in the "fun facts" about divorce in South Africa. We compiled a list of 6 interesting facts about marriage and divorce in South Africa that might just surprise you. 7 Interesting Facts about Marriage & Divorce in South Africa: 1. Most men...
Child Marriages in South Africa – Is it legal?
According to the research of scientist Tom Griffiths and journalist Brian Christian, co-authors of Algorithms to Live by: The Computer Science of Human Decisions, 26 is the perfect age to get married. On the opposite side of this so-called perfection, we find child...
In Community of Property & Divorce – Who Will Get What?
Have you been married in community of property and are now considering a divorce? This blog post highlights the must-knows in plain language. What is "In Community of Property"? It simply means that you and your spouse’s assets and liabilities (debts) automatically...
What is a Parenting Plan?
- sA parenting plan is a written agreement between two people/parents who hold parental rights and responsibilities. It forms part of your divorce papers when there are minor children (under the age of 18) involved. The Family Advocate will endorse (approve) the...
How to Prepare for Divorce – 11 Tips by a Divorce Attorney
ag furl o Thrpot andfiThe harsh reality is that many marriages end up in divorce and even the friendliest divorces can be stressful. South African Divorce Attorney, Nazli Williams, shares her top 11 divorce preparation tips. 1. Be Certain that You Want a Divorce...
Adultery & Divorce – Can I sue his Mistress?
In times of adultery, divorce can get messy. Divorce attorneys often get questions like: I want a divorce because my husband cheated. Can I sue his mistress? / My wife cheated. Can I sue the person with whom my wife had had an affair? After the Constitutional Court...