You want to make the best decisions for your child's well-being as a parent. When parents are divorced or separated, it can be difficult to determine who has the final say in major decisions regarding the children. The South African Children's Act of 2005 outlines the...
Divorce is never easy, but it can be less stressful when you understand the process involved. In South Africa, the divorce process can either be uncontested or contested. An uncontested divorce is one where both parties agree to the terms of the divorce, while a...
Divorce is a challenging and emotional process that can be made easier by taking some simple steps to prepare for it. Here are ten things to do (or avoid doing) when considering divorce, prepared by the divorce lawyers at Vermeulen Attorneys. DO seek legal advice...
Who can get divorced in the South African Courts? South Africans have become increasingly mobile, choosing to live overseas temporarily or indefinitely. As we live in an increasingly globalised world, many South Africans living abroad or returning from abroad are...
Why would a divorce become contested? Unfortunately, parties are not always able to work out their differences prior to proceeding with a divorce. In these cases it becomes necessary to look to the Courts to adjudicate on the issues between them.The issues upon which...
