July 11, 2022

Can I claim interim relief pending my divorce suit?

Divorce can often be an extremely stressful and exasperating process, and even more so when one spouse enjoys complete financial stability and the other has to endure a dire financial position. Such cases clearly create a huge imbalance amongst parties […]
October 12, 2021

Transfer of assets between spouses: What are the tax implications?

Section 9HB of the Income Tax Act provides for a roll-over of a capital gain or loss when an asset is transferred between spouses during their lifetimes. […]
May 3, 2018

MAINTENANCE FOR DIVORCED STAY AT HOME PARENT

Are you recently divorced and a stay at home parent? Know your rights and get what you deserve! In South African law, section 7(2) of the […]
August 30, 2017

AM I STILL LIABLE FOR MY SPOUSE’S DEBT AFTER DIVORCE?

A husband and wife buy a house together. Their marriage takes a tumble, along with their ­finances, and they have to sell their home and are […]
May 30, 2017

UNOPPOSED AND OPPOSED DIVORCE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

My spouse said that he/she won’t ‘give me a divorce’. What can I do? Your spouse can oppose the divorce, but it is the Court that […]
June 29, 2016

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN’S RIGHTS DURING DIVORCE

Divorce and the resulting challenges regarding child custody and the responsibilities of parents can be an ugly and difficult process. This is especially true of the […]
June 30, 2015

WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY ADVOCATE

The Family Advocate has many duties but in the context of Divorce Law, they are mostly consulted for making sure that all Parenting Plans and divorce […]
April 29, 2015

FAST DIVORCES IN CAPE TOWN

Divorces can be heartbreaking, painful, costly and time consuming when parties cannot reach a settlement between themselves. However, all hope is not lost. Many young couples […]
July 28, 2014

Rule 43 applications

Divorce proceedings can take years to come to conclusion and this leaves certain issues unresolved until such a time. A Rule 43 Application can be used […]
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