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Agreement can end a divorce dispute, but a signature does not turn every clause into a court order. Recent judgments show why courts scrutinise consent, legality, children and whether the settlement can actually be enforced.
Where trust assets, trustees, beneficiaries or a spouse are outside South Africa, the trust dispute should be assessed within the broader international divorce strategy. Our specialist cross-border asset division guide explains the additional forum, disclosure and enforcement questions. When family, business and divorce collide In South Africa, trust assets are not automatically included in a […]
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 […]
Choosing a divorce lawyer is a strategic decision, not a search for the most aggressive person or the lowest initial quote. The right attorney should be able to identify the legal route, the immediate risks, the evidence you need and the issues that can realistically be settled. In a Cape Town divorce, those issues commonly […]
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 […]
