Family Law

November 10, 2021

CAN I REFUSE TO PAY MAINTENANCE IF I AM DENIED ACCESS TO MY CHILD?

Upon the birth of a child, both parents automatically have a duty to support that child. The fact that the child is born to married or […]
October 11, 2021

WELCOME TO YOUR CHILDREN’S NEW CLASSROOM: YOUR HOME

Since the beginning of the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns, children have been obliged to approach their education in a whole new way, while parents have […]
October 11, 2021

POSITIVE AND HELPFUL AMENDMENTS TO THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACT 1998

The Domestic Violence Amendment Bill (the Bill) was introduced in the National Assembly in September 2020 but has yet to be signed  into law by the […]
April 6, 2021

THE DIFFICULTY OF CHOOSING A GUARDIAN

No parent wants to think about giving their child over to someone else. The idea itself is enough to send many into full Liam Neeson Taken […]
March 11, 2021

UNDERSTANDING MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The court may grant an order that one party should pay the other party spousal maintenance during and after divorce proceedings. Whether a spouse is entitled […]
December 14, 2020

WHO MUST TAKE CARE OF YOUR CHILDREN AFTER YOUR DEATH?

The Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 (hereinafter referred to as the Children’s Act) governs the laws relating to the care, contact and the protection of children. The […]
June 11, 2020

THE FULL ACCRUAL OF AN ESTATE DURING A DIVORCE

In the case of CM v EM it was held in the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa (“SCA”), case number 10861/2018, that: “The value of the […]
May 2, 2019

THE DIFFICULTIES IN RELOCATING A CHILD OF DIVORCED PARENTS

I have divorced my husband and I am now the primary caregiver of our minor child. I received a job offer in another country and I […]
January 8, 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 […]
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