It is of vital importance that the retirement fund clause in a divorce Settlement Agreement is drafted by an attorney who specializes in Divorce Law. It happens frequently that clauses are so badly drafted that a Fund rejects a claim. A substantive application to court is then necessary to
No one should feel responsible for a narcissist’s predicament, but if you want to tame the narcissist in your life you are going to have to do some serious work getting ready. Taming your narcissist partner is about changing the dynamic of your relationship and so this needs to
Narcissistic abuse refers to the physical and mental harm imposed by severely self-centred people. These individuals desire admiration from others and think highly of themselves. From the beginning, narcissists are charming, but later on, they become manipulating and demanding. They will do everything to make people in their surroundings
If you find yourself in the abominable position of divorcing a Narcissist, be aware that this is not a fight for the faint of heart, and you must be braver than you’ve ever been. It’s important to realize that narcissism is a personality disorder often linked to other personality
Divorces may be Opposed or Unopposed. Divorces are unopposed when the parties have agreed to every aspect of their divorce including, the custody of the child, or children, contact schedules of the child or children, maintenance of the child or children, and maintenance of the other spouse if this
To enter into an engagement, one must be 18 years of age or older. Minors need the consent of both parents (or guardians), unless certain circumstances are in place or a court order is granted. Both parties must voluntarily, of their own free will, consent to the engagement. However,
South African law does not specifically provide for a Legal Separation for married couples. In the eyes of the Law, parties are either married or divorced. There is no in-between status. While there is no specific concept of Legal Separation, it does not mean that a married couple cannot
Nearly half of all marriages in South Africa end in divorce. Divorce need not be bitter or erupt into a war. Unfortunately, though, in many divorces, spouses turn what could be an amicable end to their marriage into an emotionally difficult and expensive legal battle by allowing their anger,
Marriage is defined as a formal union and social and legal contract between two individuals that unites their lives legally, economically, and emotionally. Civil marriages, same-sex marriages, customary marriages and religious marriages are protected by the law. South Africa does not recognise a common law wife or husband. The
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
