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Legal Uncertainty in KLW v CSW (202035177) [2025] ZAGPJHC 41 (22 January 2025): A Reassessment of Rule 43(6) and Maintenance Variation in South African Law.

Introduction The judgment in KLW v CSW (202035177) ZAGPJHC 41 raises important questions regarding the application of Rule 43(6) of the Uniform Rules of Court and the judicial approach to…

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The Financial Information Gap in Family Law: Addressing Inequities and Reforming Disclosure Practices.

The Financial Information Gap: Understanding the Core Problem in Family Law Matters The landscape of family law in South Africa faces a critical challenge rooted in the asymmetrical access to…

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Stepparent Obligations Redefined: N.M v B.M and Others (11384/2024) [2024] ZAWCHC 254 (11 September 2024) – Shakes Up Family Law.

The Blended Family Dilemma: Stepparent Maintenance in South African Law The recent judgment in N.M v B.M and Others (11384/2024) ZAWCHC 254 (11 September 2024) has brought the complex issue…

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Rule 43 Showdown: High Court Unravels Luxury Divorce in M.M v T.M (2023/012335) [2024] ZAGPJHC 835. (20 August 2024).

Background: A High-Flying Couple's Messy Divorce In the realm of high-profile divorces, the case of M.M v T.M (2023/012335) ZAGPJHC 835 (20 August 2024) stands out as a particularly complex…

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Full Disclosure and Reasonableness: Key Lessons from M.Y v J.Y (2024/013982) [2024] ZAGPJHC 684 in Rule 43 Applications (26 July 2024).

Background: A Short-Lived Marriage Leads to Rule 43 Application The case of M.Y v J.Y (2024/013982) ZAGPJHC 684 (26 July 2024) revolves around a Rule 43 application filed by the…

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Navigating the Complexities of Cross-Border Divorce: An Analysis of the Reportable Judgment in S.H-K v R.K (6170/2023) [2024] ZAWCHC 1 by Wathen-Falken AJ.

The Complexities of Divorce Proceedings Across International Borders The case of S.H-K v R.K (6170/2023) ZAWCHC (06 May 2024) highlights the intricacies and challenges that arise when divorce proceedings span…

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Understanding Rule 43 Applications in South African Family Law. – A.J.K v J.J.L.K (3831/2023) [2024] ZAFSHC 52 (19 February 2024).

Introduction and Facts of the Application The case judgement delivered on 19 February 2024 by M.T. Jordaan, AJ, concerns an opposed Rule 43 application within the context of ongoing matrimonial…

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Deciphering Divorce: A Rule 43 Ruling on Maintenance and a Contribution to Legal Costs – M Q v V S (0221062023) 2024 ZAGPJHC 188 (23 February 2024).

Introduction to the Application for Maintenance and Legal Contributions In this Rule 43 application the court was presented with an intricate application concerning the financial sustenance and legal cost contributions…

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