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Litigation is often the first route that parties take when a dispute arises.

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many marriages, with the divorce rate climbing to unusual heights.

We often read or hear stories on social media or from friends about fathers of children born out of wedlock finding it difficult to assert and exercise their parental rights and responsibilities.

Many married couples may wish to change their marriage regime (or type) after getting married – for a variety of reasons.

Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, many South Africans have been forced to become more aware of their own mortality.

The above, however, does not apply to marriages between black people married prior to 1988.

Many divorcing or separated parents assume that the duty to pay maintenance ends once a child turns 18. That belief was decisively corrected by the Supreme Court of Appeal in Z v Z 2022 (5) SA 451 (SCA) (21 July 2022),

The Constitutional Court will soon have to consider whether an order granted in the Pretoria High Court should be confirmed or not.

Parenting coordination uses a child-centred approach in which a mental health professional or a legal professional both trained in mediation and having experience therein assists...

Before you reach for that key or call the locksmith, pause and think again. Even if a property is registered in your name alone, preventing your spouse from entering could have serious...

When the bonds of marriage are declared irretrievably broken down, there is a myriad of administrative issues that need to be resolved.

Medical consent is a foundational principle in healthcare that ensures patients have the right to determine what happens to their bodies. For adults, this process is relatively straightforward.

Many parents are left with unanswered questions pertaining to the maintenance of their children during divorce proceedings or thereafter.

Per IOL, retired Judge Siraj Desai has been appointed to monitor disciplinary proceedings against Cape Town attorney Kaamilah Paulse after the Legal Practice Council (LPC) Appeals Tribunal found prima facie evidence...

Divorce doesn't just divide people, it can divide empires. For South African's high nett worth individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs, the end of a marriage can trigger a complex...

On 4 December 2023, the Pretoria High Court will determine whether Section 10(2) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act is unconstitutional and should be referred to the Constitutional Court.

Many South Africans are surprised to discover that, despite being divorced for years, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) still reflects their marital status as married.