July 1, 2020

The importance of an Antenuptial Contract

An antenuptial contract, also known as an “ANC”, is one of the most important documents that a natural person will sign as it has a direct impact on his/her estate. […]
April 21, 2020

The tangled web of appointing a guardian

No one will love your children like you do, but who will raise them should you die whilst they are still minors? Making sure your child is cared for and […]
April 21, 2020

Movement of children between divorced parents (and others)

Until recently, children were not allowed to move between parents throughout the lockdown period, but instead had to stay with whomever they were last with when the lockdown period commenced. […]
April 9, 2019

INTERIM MAINTENANCE UNTIL DATE OF DIVORCE: HUSBAND’S NIGHTMARE AND WIFE’S WEAPON?

Given the complicated nature of divorce proceedings, and the length of time required to finalise a divorce, the existence of interim relief until the date of divorce is often required […]
March 4, 2019

CHOOSING GUARDIANS FOR YOUR MINOR CHILDREN

My husband and I have two minor children. I am concerned about who will look after our children in the event of my husband and I passing away at the […]
January 9, 2019

EVER HAD A MAINTENANCE ISSUE AND HAD NO IDEA HOW THE PROCESS WORKS?

Maintenance is that part of the divorce order which is not a final determination of the rights of the parties, however, as long as there exists a Court order for […]
December 6, 2018

WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF ADOPTION?

The adoption process is regulated in South Africa by the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (“the Act”). Adoption is one of the ways to help give abandoned minors a permanent or […]
November 1, 2018

Can I avoid a drawn-out legal battle when I get divorced?

This article gives a brief overview of the normal divorce procedure, and how the procedure differs if the parties are able to reach an agreement before even issuing a summons […]
October 8, 2018

DO I NEED A COHABITATION CONTRACT WITH MY PARTNER?

Cohabitation is a relationship between two people who choose to live together in a monogamous and stable environment. Couples who decide on cohabitation could do so, prior to getting married, […]
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