Divorce and Family Law

In a recent High Court judgment the court ultimately ordered the Plaintiff to transfer 40% of his estate's net value to the Defendant, and pay maintenance of R20,000 per month for one year, despite the couple being married out of community of property (without accrual).

Couples married out of community of property without the accrual system may seek a redistribution of assets under certain circumstances.

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that a parent can claim maintenance for adult dependent children from the divorced partner.

An Antenuptial Contract (also known as a Prenup) is a written contract entered into by a couple prior to marriage to regulate the debt and assets of the parties.