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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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Rule 43: Navigating Maintenance and Financial Fairness in South African Divorce Proceedings and Adult Dependent Children.

Y.V.D.M v W.P.V.D.M (2021/43213) ZAGPJHC 1280 (9 November 2023) Introduction Case Background: This case involved an application under Rule 43 of the Uniform Rule of Court, related to a pending…

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Setting the Standard: A Comprehensive High Court Judgment on Family Law That Redefines Attorney Conduct and The Views of the Child.

C.T v T.E.T (9685/2022) ZAWCHC 262 (13 October 2023) Court and Case Details The case was heard in the High Court of South Africa, Western Cape Division, Cape Town, presided…

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Urgency or Delay? A Deep Dive into a South African Family Law Case Involving Schooling and Parental Rights.

MM v NM and Others (15133/23P) ZAKZPHC 117 (18 October 2023) Introduction In a recent case presided over by Davis AJ, MM (the applicant) filed an urgent application against NM…

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Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Rule 43 Applications: Insights from a Divorce Case Deep Dive for Legal Practitioners

K.F v M.F (10237/2037; 4001/2023) ZAWCHC 253 (13 October 2023) The Facts The was an application in terms of Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules of Court, focusing on interim…

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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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Equality of Arms Upheld: Court Orders Husband to Contribute R805,903 Towards Wife’s Legal Costs in Rule 43 Proceedings.

Y.M v T.J.M (26526/2022) ZAGPPHC 582 (13 July 2023) The case involved a dispute between two parties identified as Y.M. and T.J.M. This was an application in terms of Rule…

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