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When the Well Runs Dry: Court Dismisses Maintenance Claims in H.E.D. v D.D. (2022/14582) [2025] ZAGPJHC 465 (13 May 2025).

Background of the Rule 43 Application in H.E.D. v D.D The case of H.E.D. v D.D (2022/14582) ZAGPJHC 465 (13 May 2025) revolves around an application brought under Rule 43…

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Understanding the Recent Supreme Court of Appeal Ruling on Antenuptial Contracts On 9 May 2025, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) delivered a landmark judgment in Manelis v Manelis (Case…

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“Shackled or Separated? High Court Dismisses Rule 33(4) Application in A.K v R.N (D6036/2023) [2025] ZAKZDHC 15 (30 April 2025)”.

Introduction to A.K v R.N: A Case of Separation of Issues in Divorce Proceedings In the recent case of A.K v R.N (D6036/2023) ZAKZDHC 15 (30 April 2025), the KwaZulu-Natal…

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Marriage Misconduct Costs Husband Dearly: Court Orders Forfeiture of Property and Pension Benefits in M.J.L v L.O.L (22341/19; A288/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 331 (27 March 2025).

Background: The Marriage and Subsequent Divorce Proceedings The recent High Court judgment in M.J.L v L.O.L (22341/19; A288/2023) ZAGPPHC 331 (27 March 2025) provides valuable insights into how South African…

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Contempt Before Variation: E.W v V.T.H (Leave to Appeal) (7333/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 162 (11 April 2025).

Background to the E.W v V.T.H Contempt Application The case of E.W v V.T.H (Leave to Appeal) (7333/2024) ZAWCHC 162 (11 April 2025) highlights the ongoing tension between maintenance obligations…

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Marriage Not Registered, Marriage Not Valid: High Court Rules in M.W v C.W (2462/2019) [2025] ZANCHC 34 (11 April 2025).

Background of the M.W v C.W Case: A Marriage Validity Dispute The case of M.W v C.W (2462/2019) ZANCHC 34 (11 April 2025) centers around a complex matrimonial dispute that…

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When Magistrates Overreach: G.W.X. v Magistrate of Western Cape Blue Downs Mashala N.O & Another (17268/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 142 (27 March 2025).

Background to the Review Application: The Divorce Orders in Question The recent Western Cape High Court judgment in G.W.X. v Magistrate of Regional Division of Western Cape Blue Downs Mashala…

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High Court Judgment Clarifies Rule 43 Relief in Wealthy Divorces: M.C D.C.R v A.P.W.R (2024 075727) [2025] ZAGPJHC 307 (19 March 2025).

Background to the Rule 43 Application: Interim Maintenance Pending Divorce The case of M.C D.C.R v A.P.W.R (2024 075727) ZAGPJHC 307 (19 March 2025) revolves around a Rule 43 application…

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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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South African Court Rules on Talaaq and Rule 43 Interim Relief in Divorce – H.A v N.A (144907/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 121 (13 February 2025).

Introduction: A Landmark Case on Muslim Marriages and Rule 43 The case of H.A v N.A (144907/2024) ZAGPPHC 121 (13 February 2025) addresses a significant legal question concerning the application…

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