by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Domestic violence remains one of the most complex and misunderstood areas of family law. Contrary to popular belief, domestic violence is not limited to physical assault. South African law adopts a broad, rights-based definition that recognises the many ways in which...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Life partnerships, defined as long-term committed relationships between unmarried partners, are increasingly common in South Africa. Despite the emotional and financial commitment involved, life partners do not enjoy the same automatic legal protections...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Inheritance law can be a complex and sensitive issue for unmarried partners in South Africa. Unlike married spouses, unmarried partners do not automatically have rights to inherit from each other’s estates under the Intestate Succession Act or other...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Property disputes between unmarried couples are increasingly common in South Africa as more couples choose to live together without marrying. Unlike married spouses, unmarried partners do not benefit from the automatic property and matrimonial rights that...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Life partnerships-long-term, unmarried relationships where partners share a domestic life-have become increasingly common in South Africa. Unlike married spouses, life partners do not benefit from the automatic legal protections marriage affords. As such,...
