Aug 25, 2025 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Since the new dawn of democracy, customary law has become an integral part of the legal system of the new dispensation, its legitimate status is evident from the various provisions of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (The Constitution). Sections...
Apr 23, 2025 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
In modern South Africa, family structures are evolving, and many couples choose to have children out of wedlock. While married fathers automatically acquire full parental rights and responsibilities, unmarried fathers may face challenges in securing their rights to...
Mar 11, 2025 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Divorce is often a turbulent and emotionally charged process. For couples in South Africa, navigating through the legal aspects of divorce can be particularly challenging, especially when disputes over finances and childcare arise. Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules of...
May 10, 2024 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
The Divorce Amendment Bill has been signed into law, bringing changes to Muslim divorces in South Africa. Divorce Act was unconstitutional The amendment to the Divorce Act of 1979 follows a ruling by the Constitutional Court in the case of Women’s Legal Centre Trust v...
Mar 20, 2024 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
The Hague Abduction Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction of 1 December 1983 (“Hague Abduction Convention”) is a multilateral treaty that makes provision for the expeditious return of a child. This is applicable to those children who were...
Mar 13, 2024 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Are you divorced or newly separated from your partner and wish to get a fresh start elsewhere? It might be complicated with a minor child in the equation, but here’s all you need to know regarding relocating with a minor child. What does the Children’s Act say?...
