by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Domestic violence profoundly affects the legal landscape of divorce proceedings in South Africa. Beyond the immediate physical and emotional harm, allegations and findings of domestic violence influence the negotiation and adjudication of divorce-related matters...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Domestic violence remains a critical social and legal issue in South Africa. The law recognises that abuse is not confined to married couples and extends protection to a broad spectrum of domestic relationships. Among these, the rights of unmarried partners—including...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Protection orders are among the most powerful legal mechanisms available in South African law to prevent domestic violence and safeguard vulnerable persons. Given their serious legal consequences, a common and often complex question arises: Can a protection order be...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Domestic violence and child custody disputes are inextricably linked in South African family law. Where allegations of domestic violence arise, courts are required to undertake a careful, child-centred enquiry that balances parental rights with the overriding need to...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
A protection order is not merely a civil directive; it is a court order carrying direct criminal consequences. Breaching a protection order constitutes a serious offence under South African law and is treated by courts with a high degree of severity. The legal...
by elijah | Jan 16, 2026 | Blog
Emergency protection orders occupy a critical space within South Africa’s domestic violence jurisprudence. They are designed to provide immediate, short-term judicial intervention in situations where delay would expose a complainant to imminent harm. While often...
