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From Cape Town to Saudi: Why Your Ex Can’t Be Jailed Abroad – V.L v O.C.V (11677/2006 ; 18206/2007) [2024] ZAWCHC 338 (29 October 2024).

Background: A 17-Year-Old Divorce Settlement Gone Wrong Picture this: A divorce settlement from 2006, a respondent who jetted off to Saudi Arabia, and an ex-spouse wielding a court order like…

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From Dad to Duped: South Africa’s Legal Dance with Paternity Fraud and the Quest for Truth.

Understanding Paternity Fraud in South Africa: What You Need to Know Paternity fraud occurs when a mother, knowing or suspecting the truth, deliberately misidentifies a man as her child's biological…

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From WhatsApp to Whoops: How Digital Messages and a Virtual Oath Transformed Paternity Law in VJS v SH (19578/2024) [2024] ZAWCHC 333: Can You Zoom Your Way to Justice?

Background: A Paternity Dispute Emerges from WhatsApp Messages In a significant judgment from the Western Cape High Court, a project manager working at the US Embassy in Pakistan sought to…

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Attorney’s WhatsApp Blunder Costs Fees in Shared Residency Battle – P.V.Z v L.V.Z (047502/2024 ; 36830/2022 ; 064524/2023) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1046.

Shared Residency: Not Always the Default Solution for Divorced Parents In a groundbreaking judgment delivered by Acting Judge Haupt in P.V.Z v L.V.Z (047502/2024; 36830/2022; 064524/2023) ZAGPPHC 1046, the Gauteng…

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Dubai Dreams vs. Divorce Duties: GK v KK (2015-96997) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1015 (16 October 2024) – Unravels International Family Law Challenges in Separation Applications.

Background: The Complexities of an International Divorce The case of GK v KK (2015-96997) ZAGPPHC 1015 (16 October 2024) highlights the intricate challenges that arise when divorce proceedings intersect with…

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Contempt of Court: V.T.H v E.W (7333/2024) [2024] ZAWCHC 310 – (14 October 2024) – Upholds Sanctity of Maintenance Orders.

Background: The Breakdown of a Family and a Court Order The case of V.T.H v E.W (7333/2024) ZAWCHC 310 (14 October 2024) sheds light on the complex aftermath of a…

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Divorce Drama Derailed: BTTM v NKM (054684 2024) [2024] ZAGPPHC 992 Exposes Pitfalls of Hasty Matrimonial Asset Division – (1 October 2024).

Background: A Marriage in Community of Property Heads for Divorce In the bustling corridors of the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, a matrimonial dispute unfolded that would…

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Relocation Triumph: Mother’s Move to Australia Approved in A.J v F.J (2024/001162) [2024] ZAGPJHC 997. (4 October 2024).

Background: The Divorced Couple's Relocation Dispute The case of A.J v F.J (2024/001162) ZAGPJHC 997 (4 October 2024) revolves around a divorced couple's dispute over the relocation of their two…

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Tipping the Scales: High Court Overturns Domestic Violence Order in K.J.G v J.T.G (A85/2024) [2024] ZAGPPHC 913.

Background: A Troubled Marriage and the Domestic Violence Act The case of K.J.G v J.T.G (A85/2024) ZAGPPHC 913 (6 September 2024) offers a poignant glimpse into the complexities of domestic…

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Judicial Vigilance in Late-Life Divorce: Unpacking E.T v S.T (2024/066890) [2024] ZAGPJHC 873 (16 September 2024).

The Importance of Full Disclosure in Divorce Settlements The recent judgment in E.T v S.T (2024/066890) ZAGPJHC 873 (16 September 2024) highlights a crucial aspect of divorce proceedings in South…

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