Jun 29, 2021 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
In the past, when people were mostly confined to single jurisdictions, actions – such as divorces – were administered in a fairly trouble-free manner. In today’s mobile world, our borders have become porous and international marriages have become increasingly more...
Jun 19, 2019 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law, Trusts and Estates
Divorce is traumatic and life-changing. In its aftermath, an important consideration is your plans for the future relating to your Will and Estate, along with any policies you may have in place. Amending your Will post-divorce According to Section 2B of the Wills Act,...
Jun 6, 2019 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
In the last few decades we have seen rising divorce rates and an increase in children growing up in two separate households, leaving parents bewildered and uncertain. Care and contact under the Children’s Act In terms of the amended Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (the Act)...
Jul 16, 2018 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Customary vs Civil Law marriage A customary marriage is defined as two people who are married according to a custom as opposed to the laws of a country. Civil marriage is when two people are married in terms of South African law. Validity of a customary marriage...
Nov 24, 2017 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
The short answer is yes. Both spouses do not have to be in South Africa in order to get divorced and the same procedures are followed as if both spouses were present within the Republic. First, a summons is drafted, then it is issued by the Clerk of the Court and...
