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Maintenance for Major Dependent Children – A Recent Case Law
- 26th Jul 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Divorce, Family Law, Latest News
No CommentsThe Pretoria High Court has declared that Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act is inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid to the extent that it results in unfair discrimination in respect of ‘out of community of property’ marriages.
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Concerns regarding child maintenance in divorce and post-divorce proceedings
- 27th Jun 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Divorce, Family Law, Latest News
The Pretoria High Court has declared that Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act is inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid to the extent that it results in unfair discrimination in respect of ‘out of community of property’ marriages.
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Next Steps following the High Court Divorce Act judgment
- 31st May 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Ante-Nuptial Contracts, Barnard Briefs, Court Rulings, Divorce, Family Law, Latest News, Litigation, Marriage, Separation
The Pretoria High Court has declared that Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act is inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid to the extent that it results in unfair discrimination in respect of ‘out of community of property’ marriages.
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Section of Divorce Act dealing with distribution of assets declared unconstitutional
- 12th May 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Ante-Nuptial Contracts, Barnard Briefs, Court Rulings, Divorce, Family Law, Latest News, Litigation, Marriage, Separation
The Pretoria High Court has declared that Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act is inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid to the extent that it results in unfair discrimination in respect of ‘out of community of property’ marriages.
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Listen: What’s in a Surname?
- 14th Mar 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Barnard Briefs, Divorce, Family Law, Latest News, Marriage
There are no legalities to not changing your surname when you get married, meaning that in South Africa we are not obliged to assume our spouse’s surname.
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Divorce: Your Questions Answered
- 4th Jan 2021
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Divorce, Latest News, Separation
How much does it cost to divorce? How long does the divorce process take? How do I initiate divorce proceedings? Your questions answered.
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How to Protect Your Business in a Divorce
- 4th Dec 2020
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Company Law, Divorce, Latest News
Divorces are always difficult for everyone involved and they can become that much more arduous when either spouse owns or is part of a business.
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The Child Maintenance process in South Africa
- 17th Nov 2020
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Divorce, Latest News
The child maintenance system in South Africa ensures that children of a marriage or long-term relationship will be financially supported by their parents once the split is finalised.
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The effects of lockdown on SA’s divorce rate
- 19th Aug 2020
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Divorce, Latest News
The now-familiar stresses of lockdown – financial pressures, lack of escape from each other, conflicts over the kids, conflicts over chores, lack of exercise – have forced many couples to reconsider how they really feel about their partners.