Family Law

Primary residency and care, or as it was formerly known, child custody, is a crucial issue in family law, particularly when parents separate or divorce. Parents must understand the intricacies of South African child primary residency and care laws to navigate these challenging situations. This article provides an overview of child custody laws in South […]

Maintenance duties include accommodation, food, clothes, medical expenses, and daily living expenses. Maintenance disputes are generally about affordability – the maintenance amount may be too little or too much. Disputes regarding maintenance demand immediate steps to be taken and require urgent intervention. The reality is that resolving a maintenance dispute can be time-consuming, and securing

Going through a divorce is one of the most vulnerable situations for any person to be in, especially if one of the parties is resistant. The idea of losing a partner can bring about feelings of insecurity and uncertainty about various aspects, such as child custody, financial support, and the general aftermath of the divorce.

Matters involving family law are usually somewhat legally complex and, more often than not, very emotionally charged. Clients requiring legal representation of this calibre require professional guidance to navigate family law matters effectively. In South Africa, family law attorneys specialise in various aspects of family-related legal matters, such as divorce, maintenance, child custody and adoption.

There is an age-old debate about whether spouses should be bound to an anti-nuptial contract concluded between the two parties. This has transcended time, applying to both plaintiffs and defendants in divorce cases. Applying the principle of fairness and reason in divorce, actions favour the principle that an antenuptial contract should be disregarded in favour

The legal process of getting a divorce entails a married couple legally ending their marriage. Naturally, this brings with it a range of changes as many steps and proceedings need to be taken with legal professionals leading the way. Understanding the divorce laws and process in South Africa is essential because it affects not only

The best interests of children are the predominant factor in all matters concerning children, whether a maintenance-, residency and care or contact dispute. As recently as February 2020, the Head of Department of Social Development for KZN and Others, were ordered by Court to, amongst other orders, finalise all outstanding adoption applications within a month,

So, your marriage has reached the point of no return, and you think its time for a divorce. It can be a difficult decision to make, but sometimes a necessary one for the preservation of your own happiness and that of your children.So, what do you now do? Well let us help you with a