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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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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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Balancing the Scales of Interim Maintenance: A South African Case Study on Inheritance and Rule 43 Orders.

L.M v R.D.M (EL789/2022) ZAECELLC 32 (31 October 2023) Case Summary: The applicant, an ophthalmologist, instituted an application seeking, amongst others, variation of an Order granted by Stretch J on…

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When Lawyers Drop the Ball: The Tale of Divorce, Defiance, and a Suspended Sentence.

S.F.S. v A.J.S (11676/2018) ZAGPJHC 1142 (11 October 2023) The Facts The Applicant, who was in the midst of a contentious divorce, urgently approached the court, accusing the Respondent of…

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Redefining Fairness: How the Constitutional Court’s Landmark Ruling Changes the Financial Landscape of Marriages Out of Community of Property in South Africa.

EB (born S) v ER (born B) and Others; KG v Minister of Home Affairs and Others ZACC 32 Introduction On 10 October 2023, South Africa's Constitutional Court delivered groundbreaking…

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Untangling the Web of Adversary: A High Court Cry for Child-Centric Divorce Proceedings.

D.W.A v C.A - Rule 43 Application (1126/2022) ZAECQBHC 53 (26 September 2023) In a recent judgment emanating from the High Court of South Africa, Eastern Cape Local Division - Gqeberha,…

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The Detrimental Ripple: Unveiling the Impact of Aggressive, Subjective, and Misguiding Legal Practices on Divorce Proceedings and Co-Parenting.

Case Study: Manamela v Maite (2023/055949) ZAGPJHC 1011 (6 September 2023) Introduction In the realm of legal practice, the case of Manamela v Maite in the High Court Johannesbutg presents…

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The Art of Pleading in Divorce Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis of a recent South African Judgment.

Introduction In a recent case heard by the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria M.M.A.N v J.M.S (40230/2020) ZAGPPHC 675 (11 August 2023) the plaintiff initiated legal action…

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When Love Goes Sour and Assets Get Tangled: How One Husband’s Questionable Conduct, Refusal to Settle, and Legal Maneuvering Shaped a Divorce Ruling.

N.S v M.F.S (20/27078) ZAGPJHC 1044 (19 September 2023) Litigation History The Defendant represented himself, while the Plaintiff had legal representation. The Defendant filed 12 applications against the Plaintiff, most…

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