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Divorce Articles
Wait for your turn! – Separation of Issues in Divorce Matters | Rule 33(4) is not a tool for queue-jumping.
Divorce matters, when opposed, take a very long time to run their course through the justice...
Think Carefully Before You Sign a Divorce Settlement – You Just Might Be Held To It
Understanding the complexities of divorce, particularly in relation to asset division, can be...
Ten Things to Do (or Avoid Doing) When Considering Divorce
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...
South African Expatriate Divorce
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...
I Want To Divorce My Husband But I Was Only Married In Terms Of Sharia Law
“Naeema and Rasheed were married in terms of Sharia Law on the 06th of December 2018. After a few years of marriage, it was clear to Naeema that Rasheed was abusive and was controlling their finances completely. Naeema decided to get legal advice and was incorrectly advised that Muslim Marriages are currently not recognized in South Africa, and therefore, she will not be able to get divorced in our Courts. Naeema was sure that she had read somewhere that she could get divorced in South African if she has been married in terms of Sharia Law.”
Forfeiture Orders In Divorce
Chris has a high paying job as a cardiovascular surgeon and Katy manages organic health foods store in a prominent area in the city. Despite Katy’s hard work, Chris has been the main contributor to the families lavish lifestyle and many of their marital assets were...
Separating Fact from Fiction – Debunking the Top 3 Mediation Myths
Alex and Sam have been married for a few years and have decided to get a divorce. Alex has proposed to Sam that they attempt to resolve the terms of their divorce through mediation. Sam is concerned about the mediation process and whether either of the parties’ rights would be compromised by partaking in the mediation process. In this article, we will be busting the Top 3 Mediation Myths surrounding mediation.
Lawyers Are Great Divorce Mediators, Here Are Three Reasons Why
When it comes to family law disputes, lawyers are usually viewed as the harbingers of conflict, discord, and never-ending costs. In some circles, the perception (sadly) exists that lawyers and divorce mediators are diametrically opposed.
Here are three reasons why you should consider appointing a lawyer as your divorce mediator:
Can I get divorced in SA if my Husband Lives In Australia?
You do not have to go all the way to Australia to get divorced if you comply with our laws in SA. In SA, we need to look at some factors to determine whether you will be able to get divorced here. These will be discussed fully
I would divorce my wife (if I could find her!) : Divorce Missing Spouse
Whilst the divorce process may prove to give you many headaches, surely the biggest headache of all is not being able to find your spouse to serve divorce papers on them. In this article, Director Chante Mouton discusses the procedure to be followed when you cannot find your spouse, and want to divorce them. #FamilyLaw #Divorce #SubstitutedService
3 Reasons Why You Should Try to Negotiate Settlement in Your Divorce
Whether it be at the beginning or during a divorce, settlement negotiations always seem to be a part of any divorce proceedings. It is therefore important to understand why settlement negotiations are so important, and what the benefits of agreeing to possibly...