Did you know that if your spouse is a beneficiary in terms of your will, he or she could still receive the inheritance after you divorce? The Wills Act 7 of 1953 governs how wills in South Africa are executed, and more specifically contains a...
A child who is a bearer of rights is entitled to have both parents in their lives even in the midst of the unusual times we are living in, in light of Covid-19 across the globe. Careful consideration has been given in aid of co-parenting...
Uncontested divorces are deemed to be the most simplistic and affordable form of divorces in South Africa. Most married parties would be in favour to state a preference for an uncontested divorce due to its simplicity, speed, inexpensiveness and privacy in the midst of the...
Maintenance of children in South Africa. In South African law the term ‘maintenance’ refers to the reciprocal duty of support between a parent and children. This duty of support would extend to the needs of the children, which would include but not be limited to necessities such...
Terms or concepts that has been changed by the Children’s Act of 2010: Before the new Children’s Act 38 of 2005 came out in April 2010, the parents going through a divorce mostly decided who would have custody of a child, and what access the other...