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Holiday Contact- Be Prepared in Advance
One of the unfortunate repercussions of divorce is the splitting of school holidays with one's ex-spouse and deciding whether to alternate or share the school holidays in respect of the children.
Custody or Care of Children
Guardianship of a child has nothing to do with whom or where a child resides, as some may think. Guardianship relates only to assisting the child in legal, contractual and administrative matters, including safeguarding their property, as well as giving or refusing consent required by law in respect of a child.
Victory for Single Parents
More often than not, the mother of a child whose former partner or spouse refuses to co-operate, is called upon to account to the school for issues or problems related to the non-payment of school fees.
Divorce Update: Holiday Contact with Your Child – Be Prepared in Advance
One of the unfortunate repercussions of divorce is the splitting of school holidays with one's ex-spouse in respect of time spent with the children of the marriage. This often becomes the subject of urgent and expensive High Court litigation.
Divorce: Can a Trust Be Declared an Asset in a Spouse's Estate?
What courses of action are available to a spouse wanting to penetrating a trust in a divorce action? In the reviewed case, a husband was alleged to have deliberately concealed assets by establishing trusts and placing assets and funds into trusts for the sole purpose of defeating the wife's accrual claim.
Child Maintenance in South Africa: Your Questions Answered
The most often asked questions concerning child maintenance are answered in this article.
The Ante Nuptial Contract
With your wedding fast approaching, you are asking yourself: “Do I need an Ante Nuptial Contract? Who can assist me with drafting one?”. The Child & Family Law team at Shepstone & Wylie Attorneys is here to assist you.
The Beginning of the End: What is in a Date?
Make sure you are aware of the laws that govern your marriage.
Maintenance Defaulters Beware!!
On 9 September 2015, the Maintenance Amendment Act (Act No. 9 of 2015) became law. The Act, aims to take a harder line with maintenance defaulters and is definitely a step in the right direction for those trying to secure maintenance orders.
