by elijah | Mar 18, 2026 | Blog
Divorce by mutual consent commonly referred to as an uncontested divorce represents one of the most efficient and constructive mechanisms for dissolving a marriage under South African law. Rather than engaging in protracted litigation, the parties collaboratively...
by elijah | Mar 16, 2026 | Blog
The institution of divorce proceedings in South Africa requires the preparation and filing of specific legal documents in accordance with the procedural rules of the courts and the substantive provisions of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979. These documents form the legal...
by elijah | Mar 16, 2026 | Blog
The dissolution of marriage in South Africa is governed primarily by the Divorce Act 70 of 1979, which modernised the country’s approach to divorce by moving away from the rigid fault-based system that previously characterised matrimonial law. The Act introduced a...
by elijah | Mar 12, 2026 | Blog
Under South Africa’s Maintenance Act, financially distressed siblings may, under specific circumstances, seek financial support from their more affluent siblings. This principle, while grounded in longstanding common law, has recently received renewed attention,...
by elijah | Mar 11, 2026 | Blog
The duration of a divorce in South Africa varies significantly depending on a number of legal and practical factors. While some matters can be finalised within a relatively short period, others may take several months or even years to resolve. The timeframe is largely...
