Recently, the South African parliamentary process introduced the Family Matters Amendment Bill, proposing that courts may now override antenuptial contracts (ANCs) in certain circumstances – even when married “out of community of property without accrual.” This comes from a 2023 Constitutional Court ruling affirming that non-financial contributions – like raising children or managing a home […]
Your Essential Checklist to Get Started Estate planning can feel like a heavy topic - one many of us prefer to put off for another day. But here’s the truth: whether you have a sprawling estate or a modest portfolio, creating a clear estate plan is one of the most caring, proactive steps you can […]
Who gets what? is the question that we get asked most when sitting down with clients to negotiate and finalise divorce settlement agreements. Whilst an uncontested divorce, where the parties are able to agree on the proprietary consequences (division of assets) gives room to cater to what best suits each couple in their circumstances, the […]
Recently, the South African parliamentary process introduced the Family Matters Amendment Bill, proposing that courts may now override antenuptial contracts (ANCs) in certain circumstances – even when married “out of community of property without accrual.” This comes from a 2023 Constitutional Court ruling affirming that non-financial contributions – like raising children or managing a home […]
Your Essential Checklist to Get Started Estate planning can feel like a heavy topic - one many of us prefer to put off for another day. But here’s the truth: whether you have a sprawling estate or a modest portfolio, creating a clear estate plan is one of the most caring, proactive steps you can […]
Who gets what? is the question that we get asked most when sitting down with clients to negotiate and finalise divorce settlement agreements. Whilst an uncontested divorce, where the parties are able to agree on the proprietary consequences (division of assets) gives room to cater to what best suits each couple in their circumstances, the […]
I am called upon from time to time to give advice on parenting plans and court orders relating to contact periods with children of divorced or separated parents. What disturbs me is that these are usually drawn up by so-called experts who have the child's interests at heart. Firstly it's important to note that most […]
🔴 FAMILY LAW COURTS / 🔴 PARENTAL ALIENATION Over 84%+ of standard family law cases in most countries the FATHER is seeking access/joint custody from the biological mother; hence a lot of fathers and children experience Parental Alienation. However, due to the LGBTQI+/CPS, more children are been removed from parents into adoption, increasing the number […]
In terms of the Children's Act, maintenance by one parent to the other ceases when the child becomes an adult at the age of 18. This does not mean that the newly turned adult may not require maintenance because they are studying, unemployed or otherwise in need of monetary help. It just means that it […]
What's involved in getting married out of community of property?
A recent Constitution Court judgment provides for divorce in the case of Islamic marriages and declares that provisions of the Marriage Act and Divorce Act are unconstitutional, giving the Government 24 months to amend those Acts..
A High Court judgment has provided jail for moms if they deny the father contact with their child..
