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Legal Precision in Divorce Settlements: Lessons from the M.D v N.D – Appeal (A176/2023) [2023] ZAWCHC 304 (29 November 2023) on Pension Interests and Attorney Conduct.

The Facts of the Case: A Detailed Overview This Appeal in the western Cape High Court presented a complex scenario involving the variation of a divorce order, particularly focusing on…

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Divorce and Deception: A Landmark Case on Hidden Assets and Legal Consequences – Insights from Namibian Law: Oberholzer v Loots and another (SA 33-2021) NASC [2023] (22 November 2023)

Background and Relationship between the Parties The Appellant and the Respondent were involved in a personal relationship. During this period, they lived together and were engaged in the management and…

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Cross-Border Complexities in High-Net-Worth Divorce: An In-Depth International Case Study from South Africa. – AG v YG (3932/2016) [2023] ZAWCHC 147.

Introduction to the Case The case in question, a highly contentious divorce, began when the wife-initiated proceedings against her husband on 7 March 2016. After numerous interlocutory applications and delays,…

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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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Love, Deceit, and Money: The Legal Tangle of a South African Husband, Wife, and Mistress. – H.W and Another v R.S (18246/2019) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1354 (24 November 2023).

Introduction The case in question delved into a tangled legal narrative encompassing marital infidelity, financial dealings, and the classification of funds transferred in the milieu of an extramarital relationship in…

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Navigating Financial Disclosure: The Turning Tide in Maintenance Variation Cases – Rule 43(6) – B.W.H v S.A.H (22802/2021) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1348 (21 November 2023).

Facts of the Case In this intricate legal matter, a husband (the applicant) sought a retrospective variation of a maintenance order previously issued by Adams J under Rule 43 of…

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Timing is Everything: The Crucial Role of Accrual Calculation Date in Divorce Cases. R.D.M v M.T.M (M608/22) [2023] ZANWHC 216 (21 November 2023).

The facts of the case, as presented in the judgment, revolve around an application for the provisional sequestration of the respondent's estate, following the dissolution of a marriage under South…

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Unmasking Financial Realities in P.P v V.P: A Ruling on Interim Maintenance and Rule 43 (027686/2022) [2023] ZAGPJHC 1345 (21 November 2023).

Mia J Rule 43 Application Background of the Case In July 1985, the applicant and respondent were married in community of property. The applicant, who intermittently worked as a school…

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Navigating the Complexities of Spousal Maintenance: Insights from the Landmark J.E.R (Nee O) v B.E.S – Appeal (A16/2023; 15871/16) [2023] ZAWCHC 291 (20 November 2023). Divorce Case.

Facts of the Case Parties: The case involves J.E.R. (nee O), the appellant, and B.E.S, the respondent. They were married and are now undergoing divorce proceedings. Marriage Duration: The couple…

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Navigating the Complex Waters of Financial Disclosure in Rule 43 Applications and Legal Ethics: A Closer Look at a Landmark Ruling and the Conduct of the Respondent’s Attorney.

I P v N P ; In re: N P v I P (16768/2023) ZAWCHC 170 (20 November 2023) Analysis of Rule 30 and Rule 43 Applications Overview of the…

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