May 19, 2026 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
On 15 April 2026, the Western Cape High Court delivered a landmark judgment in Moollajie v Parker, recognising for the first time that the Islamic obligation of nafaqah (a husband’s duty to maintain his wife) can ground a civil claim for financial reimbursement...
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...
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...
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?...
