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When family, business and divorce collide In South Africa, trust assets are not automatically included in a divorce. However, where a spouse controls a trust as an alter ego, courts may include its assets in accrual or redistribution claims. In South Africa, businesses are often family-owned, and the family’s wealth is often structured through trusts […]
Divorce mediation with children (South Africa, 2026): how to build a parenting plan, set maintenance properly, reduce conflict, and avoid the pitfalls that make agreements collapse.
Divorce mediation cost in South Africa (2026): what you pay for, typical cost drivers, timelines, and how to avoid paying twice when mediation fails.
Is divorce mediation worth it in South Africa (2026)? Pros, cons, costs, timelines, and the red flags that make mediation fail—plus what to do instead.
How divorce mediation works in South Africa (2026): a step-by-step process, what to prepare, costs and timelines, children and parenting plans, and when mediation fails.
This divorce mediation checklist (South Africa, 2026) covers the documents to prepare, the questions to ask, and the red flags that make mediation fail. Use it to arrive with disclosure, a realistic budget, and a settlement-first plan.
TL;DR — Uncontested divorce checklist An uncontested divorce checklist helps you get divorced faster by avoiding missing documents and vague agreements. You must agree on property division, maintenance and (if applicable) children’s arrangements. Most delays come from incomplete settlement terms, poor service, or missing parenting details. If there are complex assets, foreign elements, or children, get […]
Navigating the turbulent waters of divorce can be a daunting and emotionally charged experience. Choosing the right divorce attorney in Cape Town is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and to protect your position and make clear decisions. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential factors to consider when selecting a divorce attorney […]
Relocating with children after divorce is one of the most sensitive and complex issues in family law. Whether you are moving within South Africa or abroad, the law requires that every decision be made in the best interests of the child. At SD Law, we’ve guided parents through this process for over a decade — […]
What to do with the marital home on divorce – Section 57 of the Deeds Registries Act When a couple divorces, there may be debates about who keeps or continues to live in the matrimonial home. Once the emotional and practical issues are resolved, there is still a legal matter to attend to. Ultimate ownership […]
We recently covered a story about a husband’s forfeiture of his right to his wife’s pension benefit on divorce, even though they were married in community of property, due to his complete lack of financial contribution to the marriage, compounded by his infidelity. In the case below, a forfeiture of pension rights was overturned on […]
Reprinted from timeslive.co.za, by Rorisang Kgosana – 2024-05-13 A father is in danger of losing custody of his children after pleading guilty to spanking them, saying he was unaware that chastisement was now regarded as a crime. The Centurion father, 36, is awaiting sentencing after admitting to the court that he hit his children, aged […]
