Case Studies
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
The common misconception made by parties in a divorce action based on a marriage in community of property is that the Court will decide on how the division of the property will take place, i.e. which party will remain owner of the immovable property or in most cases the
Mediation involves a thorough discussion of what each side’s point of view is and what has happened in the past. High-conflict people, because of their self-sabotaging personalities, often make their own problems worse by blaming others, taking an all-or-nothing approach, having unmanaged emotions and resorting to extreme behaviours, which
Divorce is generally a stressful and unsettling event. At minimum, a major relationship is ending, all sorts of routines are upset, and in the midst of the stress of transition there are legal hoops to jump through before things can be resolved. Add in the volatile emotions that are
