Family Law
November 18, 2021
Published by blog-admin at November 18, 2021
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John and Susan are getting married on the 5th of October 1993. They have chosen to get married by way of an Antenuptial Contract. John and Susan signed […]
November 10, 2021
Published by blog-admin at November 10, 2021
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Upon the birth of a child, both parents automatically have a duty to support that child. The fact that the child is born to married or […]
October 14, 2021
Published by blog-admin at October 14, 2021
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The Domestic Violence Amendment Bill (the Bill) was introduced in the National Assembly in September 2020 but has yet to be signed into law by the […]
October 14, 2021
Published by blog-admin at October 14, 2021
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Since the beginning of the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns, children have been obliged to approach their education in a whole new way, while parents have […]
October 14, 2021
Published by blog-admin at October 14, 2021
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In the Edelstein judgment, which was handed down in 1952, the Appellate Division (as it then was) held that there is a rebuttable presumption that all […]
September 8, 2021
Published by blog-admin at September 8, 2021
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Divorce can often be an extremely stressful and exasperating process, and even more so when one spouse enjoys complete financial stability and the other has to endure a dire financial position. Such cases clearly create a huge imbalance amongst parties […]
September 8, 2021
Published by blog-admin at September 8, 2021
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‘The best interests of a child’ is a concept deeply entrenched in our legal system – especially since the new constitutional dispensation. Section 28(2) of the Constitution provides that “A child’s […]
August 17, 2021
Published by client-admin at August 17, 2021
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Being a person’s spouse could have varying tax consequences, particularly where they are married in community of property. Currently, for income tax purposes, you are deemed […]
May 21, 2021
Published by blog-admin at May 21, 2021
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The court may grant an order that one party should pay the other party spousal maintenance during and after divorce proceedings. Whether a spouse is entitled […]