27/04/2024 Bertus Preller Appeal, Divorce, Maintenance, Procedural Law, Review, Rule 43 2019 (6) SA 1 (CC), access to courts, appealability, best interests of the child, constitutionality, contributions towards costs, differentiation, divorce proceedings, equality before the law, Equality of Arms, inherent power, interests of justice, interim care, interim contact, interim matrimonial matters, interim orders, legitimate government purpose, maintenance pendente lite, non-appealability, rationality test, regulate own processes, Rule 43, S v S and Another (Centre for Child Law as Amicus Curiae), section 16(3), Superior Courts Act 10 of 2013, Uniform Rules of Court, urgent relief, variation of order Constitutionality of Barring Appeals Against Rule 43 Orders: S v S and Another (Centre for Child Law as Amicus Curiae) 2019 (6) SA 1 (CC). Introduction: The Facts and Procedural History of S v S and Another The Constitutional Court case of S v S and Another (Centre for Child Law as Amicus Curiae) 2019… READ MORE
11/04/2024 Bertus Preller Alimony, Costs, Divorce, Maintenance, Rule 43, Rule 43 Cost Contributions, Spousal Maintenance abuse of court process, appetite for litigation, caution, clear cases, community of property, contribution, court order, Divorce, equal footing, expenses, finality, financial positions, inherent power, installments, insufficient means, interim relief, judicial officer, Legal Costs, litigation, loans, maintenance, marital regime, Pendente Lite, prima facie case, pursuit of truth, relocation, Rule 43 Application, Settlement, trust account High Court Rules on Maintenance and Legal Costs Contribution in Acrimonious Divorce Case. – H.K v C.K (15793/2023) [2024] ZAWCHC 99 (10 April 2024). Background of the Parties and Their Marriage The parties in this case, H.K. (the applicant) and C.K. (the respondent), were married on 5 October 1996. At the time of their… READ MORE