Case Studies
The words “domestic violence” tend to conjure images of physical violence and abuse. In our highly connected world, abusers also can use technology against victims to monitor, threaten, harass, and hurt them. They may install spyware on victims’ phones and impersonate them on social media to humiliate them. Technology
In terms of South African Law, when a couple does not sign an antenuptial contract before getting married, the marital regime applicable to their marriage will be that of in community of property. This means that the couple will share equally in one joint estate, they are jointly and
When one thinks of abuse in a relationship, we typically focus on physical, emotional and verbal abuse. But financial abuse by a spouse or partner occurs in up to 99% of domestic violence cases. Financial abuse is a topic which is rarely spoken about. Because financial abuse is a
Coercive control is described as a pattern of controlling behaviours that create an unequal power dynamic in a relationship. In some instances coercive control can escalate into physical abuse. However, even if it does not escalate into physical abuse, coercive control is a form of emotional abuse that can
A Protection Order is an order issued by a court ordering a person with whom one has or has had a domestic relationship (the respondent), to stop the abuse. It’s a legal document that specifies the conditions that an abuser must adhere to, as specified by the courts. The
In order to enter into a valid engagement contract the requirements which first need to be met are the following: Both parties must be 18 years of age or older. Minors under the age of 18 will require their parents or guardians consent to marry, and in some instances
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
“Family” as a social unit is the foundation of our society. It provides security and a sense of identity for a child and is the natural environment for the growth and well-being for children. Where for some reason such a relationship is unavailable or fails, society must provide systems
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
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
