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Tipping the Scales: High Court Overturns Domestic Violence Order in K.J.G v J.T.G (A85/2024) [2024] ZAGPPHC 913.

Background: A Troubled Marriage and the Domestic Violence Act The case of K.J.G v J.T.G (A85/2024) ZAGPPHC 913 (6 September 2024) offers a poignant glimpse into the complexities of domestic…

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Balancing Act: High Court Overturns Punitive Maintenance Order in L.N v N.N (A2923/005472) [2024] ZAGPJHC 772 (19 August 2024).

Background: The Divorce Settlement and Initial Maintenance Order The case of L.N v N.N (A2923/005472) ZAGPJHC 772 stems from a divorce settlement reached in August 2022. As part of this…

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Reforming Lex Domicilii Matrimonii: A Step Towards Equality in South African Matrimonial Law.

Introduction In the ever-evolving domain of South African family law, the concept of matrimonial property regimes, primarily governed by the principle of lex domicilii matrimonii, stands at the crossroads of…

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