Understanding Abusive Marriages An abusive marriage is one in which one partner consistently exerts power and control over the other through physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, or financial abuse. Recognising the signs and acknowledging the presence of abuse is the first critical step toward liberation. The Importance of Leaving an
Adoption is a legal process through which a person or couple becomes the legal parent(s) of a child who is not their biological offspring. In South Africa, adoption is governed by specific laws and regulations to ensure the protection and welfare of the child being adopted, as well as
Business agreements are fundamental components of commerce in South Africa, governing transactions, partnerships, and collaborations between parties. These agreements outline the terms, conditions, and obligations that each party must adhere to, ensuring clarity and legal protection for all involved. However, there are instances where one party may find it
Family dynamics can be complex, and when it comes to child custody in South Africa, understanding the nuances of family law is crucial, especially for unmarried couples. In this blog post, we delve into the intricacies of child custody in South Africa and explore the key question: What is
A spouse living in South Africa is able to institute divorce proceedings through the courts in South Africa if the other spouse lives overseas. The same applies when you are a South African citizen that lives overseas and one spouse resides in South Africa. In terms of the Divorce
Mrs Spring approached our offices to assist her with her divorce proceedings against Mr Spring. Our offices instituted the divorce proceedings and contacted Mr Spring with a proposed Settlement Agreement and Parenting Plan in order to deal with the divorce expeditiously. Mr Spring rejected Mrs Spring’s proposals and was
It frequently happens that parties include a clause in a Divorce Settlement Agreement that neither party shall have the right, after divorce, to approach the maintenance court for a variation of the spousal maintenance. This however is not enforceable strictly speaking. According to section 8 of the Divorce Act,
Mr Zulu approached our office to assist him with a divorce, where the parties have minor children. The divorce between Mr and Mrs Zulu is acrimonious, and Mrs Zulu has refused to allow Mr Zulu to have any contact with the minor children. In order to assist Mr Zulu
Ms Hendricks recently approached our offices for advice on the issue of the termination of her ex-husband’s parental responsibilities and rights in respect of their daughter who is 6 years old. She advised our offices that she divorced her husband in 2019 due to the abuse and infidelity that
The “outside offer” normally forms part of the wording of the suspensive condition pertaining to the sale of the purchaser’s property. This means that the purchase of the property is subject to the purchaser being able to sell his/her existing property. Generally the proceeds of the sale of the
