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South Africa’s Shrinking Marriage Rate: A Deep Dive into Marriages and Divorces (P0307) [2023] Stats SA, 25 March 2024.

The latest release from Statistics South Africa, Marriages and Divorces (P0307) , offers not only statistical data but a profound reflection on the evolving social and legal meaning of marriage…

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Unravelling South Africa’s Marriages: What the 2023 Divorce Statistics Reveal About Love, Law and Loss.

A Decade in Review – The Evolving Landscape of Divorce in South Africa (2014–2023) The latest statistical release by Statistics South Africa, Marriages and Divorces 2023 (P0307), presents a detailed…

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Navigating the Complexities of Love, Marriage, and Divorce: Insights from America’s Top Divorce Lawyer, James Sexton.

Introduction As a divorce lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in South Africa, I found listening to James Sexton's discussions on The Diary of a CEO and Lex…

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Divorce in South Africa: A Comprehensive Graphical Comparison of the 2022 Divorce Statistics.

Comparing the data on divorces from the "Marriages and divorces, 2021" and "Marriages and divorces, 2022" statistical releases, several interesting trends and differences emerge. In 2021, there were 18,208 divorces…

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The Latest Divorce Statistics in South Africa – Released by Stats SA on 14 March 2024.

The institution of marriage, with all its complexities, continues to be a central pillar of society, providing a framework for family life, social stability, and individual fulfillment. However, not all…

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Dysfunction in South Africa’s Family Law System: Insights from a Groundbreaking Report. – March 2024.

Introduction South Africa is renowned for having some of the most progressive family law legislation in the world, including the Children's Act 38 of 2005, the Domestic Violence Act 116…

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Navigating the Seas of Relationships: Unveiling ‘The Unexpected Counsellor’ by Bertus Preller.

Introduction As a seasoned divorce lawyer and an ardent photographer, I have often found parallels between the precision required in capturing a perfect shot and navigating the intricate intricacies of…

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