My husband and I have two minor children. I am concerned about who will look after our children in the event of my husband and I passing away at the […]
The Children’s Act, 38 of 2005 (hereinafter referred to as the Children’s Act) governs the laws relating to the care, contact and the protection of children. The guiding principle, in […]
The idea of freedom of testation is a core value of South African law and enjoys wide protection. The Maintenance of Surviving Spouses Act, 27 of 1990, was drafted to […]
Given the complicated nature of divorce proceedings, and the length of time required to finalise a divorce, the existence of interim relief until the date of divorce is often required […]
My husband and I have two minor children. I am concerned about who will look after our children in the event of my husband and I passing away at the […]
Maintenance is that part of the divorce order which is not a final determination of the rights of the parties, however, as long as there exists a Court order for […]
The adoption process is regulated in South Africa by the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 (“the Act”). Adoption is one of the ways to help give abandoned minors a permanent or […]
This article gives a brief overview of the normal divorce procedure, and how the procedure differs if the parties are able to reach an agreement before even issuing a summons […]
Cohabitation is a relationship between two people who choose to live together in a monogamous and stable environment. Couples who decide on cohabitation could do so, prior to getting married, […]