Case Studies
Parental responsibility is the responsibility to care for the child, to maintain contact with the child, to act as guardian of the child, and to contribute to the maintenance of the child. The Children’s Act sets out that a person may have full or specific parental responsibilities and rights.
One of the most difficult, painful conversations you will ever face is talking to your kids about your plan to divorce. When you know that you will be separating or divorcing, it is important to talk to your kids before they hear it from someone else. Imagine how upsetting
As unfortunate as it is, men and women tend to take advantage of their spouse during divorce proceedings. One of the most significant issues people run into during a divorce is dividing up their assets — particularly when one seems to be hiding theirs. Unsurprisingly it’s very typical for
The duty to pay spousal maintenance post-divorce is found in Section 7 of the Divorce Act, 70 of 1979. This duty arises in two ways: Section 7(1) of the Act provides that the court, when granting a decree of divorce, may in accordance with the written agreement between the
Firstly, it must be noted that no, contempt of Court does not relate solely to criminal proceedings nor to criminal behaviour. Contempt of Court applies whenever behaviour exhibits simple disregard of a Court order. Contempt of Court is divided into two categories namely, civil contempt and criminal contempt. In
Every marriage and divorce is different. Sometimes, an act of infidelity can lead to a prompt and bitter breakup. Other times, couples just gradually drift apart and eventually realize they’re better off separated. It is common during this process for couples to try to reconcile their differences and try
If you or your loved ones need legal assistance, it’s important to remember one thing: being up front and forthcoming with your attorney about the facts of the case is a necessity. Without understanding the complete truth about a case, it’s much more difficult for your attorney to build
The exposure of our children to harmful content is a major concern for all parents. In a world where kids are consumed by technology and the internet, information on suicide and violence are just a click away. Shockingly, YouTube Kids – a supposedly kid-friendly platform, has been found to
President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a private sector-led, multi-sectoral Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Response Fund aimed at supporting the implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP), and the wider response in the country. The response fund is a fulfilment of a resolution of the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
If you’re in an abusive relationship (physical or emotional), you know it’s toxic. Maybe not in the beginning, but eventually. And you may minimize it. You may struggle to leave. But you know there is something wrong: There is no doubt that the relationship is unhealthy. But what if
