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How to change your marriage regime in South Africa
- 27th Jul 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Family Law, Latest News, Marriage
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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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Maintenance for Major Dependent Children – A Recent Case Law
- 26th Jul 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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Can I get a restraining order against my spouse?
- 5th Jul 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: 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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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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The Rights of Minor Children In South Africa
- 20th Jun 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: 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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Applications for Guardianship
- 12th Jun 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: 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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Court orders Children’s Act amendment
- 15th Mar 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Barnard Briefs, Family Law, Latest News
The High Court made a declaratory order that Section 40 of the Children’s Act must be amended to include the phrase “permanent life partner” and “spouse” when rights and responsibilities are awarded after birth.
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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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