Picture this scenario: Two people separate, and without arguments, paperwork, or court dates, they instinctively understand what is best for their children. They sit down, agree on everything, and move forward gracefully. Sounds ideal. Unfortunately, this isn’t how child custody typically unfolds. In reality—especially in South Africa—determining access to the kids after a divorce becomes […]
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Divorce isn’t just an emotional and personal transition—it’s often a financial one, too. Questions about money, support, and stability naturally arise when a shared life ends. One of the most important—but often misunderstood—parts of this conversation is spousal maintenance, also known as alimony. In South Africa, the law establishes that spousal maintenance helps reduce the […]
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“Divorce is never a child’s play, nor is it the end of a story—it’s simply the start of a new one.” These words, though simple, carry the weight of what many South Africans feel when faced with the daunting decision to end a marriage. Whether it’s a calm separation or a stormy battle, the divorce […]
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When a marriage ends, there’s a moment of stillness before the chaos begins—the pause before lawyers, ledgers, and loss rush in. And somewhere in that tangle of emotion and law, the question rises: Who gets what? In South Africa, there isn’t always a single, simple answer. The law doesn’t unfold like a script; it bends […]
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When a marriage ends, what follows is not only the unravelling of a shared life, but the quiet reckoning of what remains—your peace, your stability, your children’s sense of home. How you choose to part ways can determine the texture of your days long after the papers are signed. It can shape your finances, your […]
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Divorce is never only about leaving someone. It’s about untangling the life you built together — the memories, the bills, the plans that once felt solid. It’s about paperwork and silence, emotions that come in waves, and the quiet shock of realizing that love now has a price tag. If you’re standing at that threshold […]
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Divorce in South Africa is not a single event. It is both the end of a marriage and the beginning of a legal process that thousands go through every year. Some marriages end because of betrayal or abuse. Others end quietly, through distance and silence, when the connection that once held two people together no […]
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When most people imagine divorce, they picture courtrooms, legal battles, and drawn-out disputes filled with stress and hostility. It’s the classic scenario—two people, once in love, now standing on opposite sides of a legal fight, often with high emotional and financial costs. But that’s not the only way to end a marriage. In South Africa, […]
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ADVANTAGES OF SEQUESTRATION Creditors will not be able to take further legal action against you, alleviating much of the pressure associated with being over indebted. The trustee appointed becomes an intermediary between you and your creditors, dealing with all correspondence relating to your debt. Once you are sequestrated you do not have to repay the […]
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In terms of Section 23(5) of the Insolvency Act 24 of 1936 the appointed trustee can attach any part of your salary which the trustee deems not necessary for your normal expenditure. This rarely happens. Generally, after sequestration no creditor can attach your salary whether by using a garnish order or otherwise
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