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Rule 43 Applications: The State of Play in 2024

Explore the critical role of Rule 43 in South African family law, providing interim relief in matrimonial disputes. Discover how courts balance support needs with fairness and protect children’s welfare during divorce proceedings.

“The Impact of Ignoring Court Orders in Children’s Matters” – Exploring the Repercussions of Non-Compliance in Family Law

Discover the significant consequences of ignoring court orders in family law through the lens of the North Gauteng High Court ruling in B.M.G.S v M.B.S (26675/2022). This critical judgment underscores the importance of adhering to legal directives in matters concerning children’s well-being, highlighting the judiciary’s firm stance on ensuring compliance with court-ordered contact arrangements. Learn about the pivotal role of the Children’s Act in safeguarding children’s rights and the severe repercussions for non-compliance, including imprisonment for contempt of court.

Does the Right to Dignity Extend to Spousal Maintenance in Divorce Proceedings? Insights from K.A.E v W.N.E (58415/2021)

Explore the South Gauteng High Court case K.A.E v W.N.E (58415/2021) regarding interim spousal maintenance and legal cost contributions in divorce proceedings. Uncover the complexities of balancing legal duties and the right to dignity post-separation, as the court addresses the financial disparities between a biokineticist and her engineer/businessman husband. Key insights into spousal support, constitutional rights, and equality in litigation are revealed in this comprehensive analysis.

Post-Divorce Maintenance for Spouses: The Case of J.E.R v B.E.S

In the realm of matrimonial law, the case of J.E.R (Nee O) v B.E.S case (A16/2023; 15871/16) [2023] ZAWCHC 291 emerges as a defining judgment. On November 20th, 2023, the Western Cape High Court delivered a decision that clarifies the application of Section 7(2) of...

“The Impact of Ignoring Court Orders in Children’s Matters” – Exploring the Repercussions of Non-Compliance in Family Law

Discover the significant consequences of ignoring court orders in family law through the lens of the North Gauteng High Court ruling in B.M.G.S v M.B.S (26675/2022). This critical judgment underscores the importance of adhering to legal directives in matters concerning children’s well-being, highlighting the judiciary’s firm stance on ensuring compliance with court-ordered contact arrangements. Learn about the pivotal role of the Children’s Act in safeguarding children’s rights and the severe repercussions for non-compliance, including imprisonment for contempt of court.

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Does the Right to Dignity Extend to Spousal Maintenance in Divorce Proceedings? Insights from K.A.E v W.N.E (58415/2021)

Explore the South Gauteng High Court case K.A.E v W.N.E (58415/2021) regarding interim spousal maintenance and legal cost contributions in divorce proceedings. Uncover the complexities of balancing legal duties and the right to dignity post-separation, as the court addresses the financial disparities between a biokineticist and her engineer/businessman husband. Key insights into spousal support, constitutional rights, and equality in litigation are revealed in this comprehensive analysis.

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“The Impact of Ignoring Court Orders in Children’s Matters” – Exploring the Repercussions of Non-Compliance in Family Law

“The Impact of Ignoring Court Orders in Children’s Matters” – Exploring the Repercussions of Non-Compliance in Family Law

Discover the significant consequences of ignoring court orders in family law through the lens of the North Gauteng High Court ruling in B.M.G.S v M.B.S (26675/2022). This critical judgment underscores the importance of adhering to legal directives in matters concerning children’s well-being, highlighting the judiciary’s firm stance on ensuring compliance with court-ordered contact arrangements. Learn about the pivotal role of the Children’s Act in safeguarding children’s rights and the severe repercussions for non-compliance, including imprisonment for contempt of court.

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Does the Right to Dignity Extend to Spousal Maintenance in Divorce Proceedings? Insights from K.A.E v W.N.E (58415/2021)

Does the Right to Dignity Extend to Spousal Maintenance in Divorce Proceedings? Insights from K.A.E v W.N.E (58415/2021)

Explore the South Gauteng High Court case K.A.E v W.N.E (58415/2021) regarding interim spousal maintenance and legal cost contributions in divorce proceedings. Uncover the complexities of balancing legal duties and the right to dignity post-separation, as the court addresses the financial disparities between a biokineticist and her engineer/businessman husband. Key insights into spousal support, constitutional rights, and equality in litigation are revealed in this comprehensive analysis.

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