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
It’s natural to want to make a fresh start after divorce. However, what happens when the primary caregiver parent or a parent who has shared residence of a minor child, or children, wants to move abroad for a fresh start. Legislation for all matters concerning children is governed by
People attending mediation to resolve legal issues are increasingly growing as an appropriate first course of action in legal matters, and recognised as such. From 09 March 2020, when instituting proceedings in the High Court both sides are required by the recently added new Rule 41A of the Uniform
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
It is perfectly fine for couples to continue to live together during the divorce, but there are advantages and disadvantages which should be weighed carefully. Either directly or through your legal representative, it is critical not to avoid the difficult subject as to how ongoing expenses are going to
Divorces are granted when there is an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, meaning that there is no chance of the parties reconciling with one another. Reconciliation, nevertheless, can sometimes take place after divorce proceedings have been instituted, although attempts at reconciliation may be doomed at the start. Reconciliation agreements
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
Battles over the custody of children, houses, cars or holiday homes are quite ordinary. However, who gets the beloved family dog or the gorgeous cat and kittens, or any other pet which both parties have grown fond of. Can this lead to a custody battle over pets? Well, for
It is a quirk of most matters related to minor children, especially when these are acrimonious, that a decision has to be made as to what is in the best interests of a minor child based on what the parents are seeking rather than what the child may want.
The Family Advocate is an unbiased family law specialist and advisor to the court in cases of legal disputes over custody and parental rights. The Family Advocate assists members of a family to reach an agreement on disputed issues of custody, access and guardianship. If the parties are unable
