Family Law, Divorce & Conveyancing Specialists in South Africa
The coronavirus pandemic and the nation-wide lockdown has resulted in a heightened risk of domestic violence as many people may be experiencing emotional and physical abuse behind the walls of their homes thus only exacerbating an already untenable situation. This increase in domestic violence calls for greater awareness and
The current level 4 lockdown regulations allows the movement of children between co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights or a caregiver, in the same metropolitan area or district municipality provided that the co-holders of parental responsibilities and rights or caregiver is in possession of : Furthermore, the movement of
Child and spousal maintenance obligations do not cease during any stage of the lockdown period, and any existing divorce or maintenance order can still be enforced during this time. Only if there has been a material change in your financial circumstances, such as you having now lost your job,
The legal duty of parents to continue maintenance during Covid-19 and 21-day national lockdown in South Africa still remains effective. It is even more essential at this time that the parent liable to pay maintenance to the primary caregiver of the child/children continue to do so. A parent who
Harassment protection orders can be applied for during the Covid-19 pandemic. During this lockdown period to combat the COVID-19 virus, directions have been given by the Minister of Justice that specified Family Law Services will continue to be dealt with by the Courts. This includes applications for interim Protection
Divorcing parents – put together an ordered file with all of your ID documents, birth certificates, marriage certificate, antenuptial contract, proof of your current assets and liabilities, details of pension/provident funds and life insurances, proof of your current monthly income and expenditure, and any documentation you may have where
If you are divorcing parents, your attorneys can assist you with preparing schedules, but make sure you don’t leave anything out. If you are unsure about the relevance of anything, ask your attorney. The advice, approach and preparation in the divorce process by your attorneys with respect to maintenance
Divorce means increased expenses as one household splits into two. Spend time devising a budget and a financial plan whilst the divorce is taking place and post-divorce, as you and your spouse will be living in separate homes from one another, and you will both be required to meet
All your actions in the divorce should set a positive example to teach your children about how to behave responsibly in the future and during conflict situations. Approach the divorce in a mature manner, separate the personal issues between you and your spouse from what the children need, and
Contact or maintenance is for the benefit of the children. A common misunderstanding that must be addressed here is that it is unreasonable for either parent to refuse contact because the other parent has not paid maintenance, or for any parent to refuse to pay maintenance because of being
