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Category: Divorce

COVID-19 and Parental Rights in South Africa

The Minister of Social Development amended the Directions issued in terms of Regulation 10 (8) of the Regulations made under Section 27 (2) of the Act Measures to Prevent and Combat the Spread of COVID-19 on 7 April 2020, 16 April 2020 and 29 April 2020. In terms of the latest amendment on 29 April […]

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Contested Divorce

A contested Divorce may take anywhere from 3 months to 3 years to be finalized and settled. At G Grobbelaar Inc we understand the uncertainty and anxiety that divorce may bring. We have long-standing relationships with reputable experts we appoint to help enable us to provide you as a divorce client both certainty and also, […]

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Parental Child Abduction

[one_half][/one_half] [one_half_last] Parental child abduction is defined as the “taking, retention, or concealment of a child or children by a parent, other family member, or their agent, in derogation of the custody rights, including visitation rights of another parent or family member.” [Girdner, L. 1994b. Introduction. In Obstacles to the Recovery and Return of Parentally […]

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Rule 43 Interim Relief – Maintenance claims pending divorce

[one_half][/one_half] [one_half_last] Maintenance claims pending divorce An extremely bitter divorce can take ages to finalise and spouses need to be safeguarded during the process. When this is the case or for example when one of the spouses is a homemaker with no income, the law provides a mechanism that can be used to help spouses […]

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Civil Litigation

Civil Litigation is a legal proceeding that involves disputes of a non-criminal nature. In other words, this can include legal matters such as couples seeking a divorce, tenants fighting with their landlords or workers involved in labour disputes. It also embraces other specialised fields involving more complex litigation such as commercial and corporate disputes. Civil […]

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DOG BITE CLAIMS

A large number of dog bites are reported every year. Dog bites can result in trauma, disfigurement and may even be fatal. Being attacked and bitten by a dog can result in a personal injury claim. If you’ve been bitten by a dog, it’s possible you can claim compensation for: Past & Future Medical Expenses […]

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Unlawful Arrest – What you should know

Whether you have never been arrested, or if you have already seen the inside of “the grill”, it is important to understand your rights and to know what constitutes an unlawful arrest. UNLAWFUL ARREST If a police officer catches someone in the act of a crime, they have the right to detain the person and […]

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Divorce Litigation and Divorce Mediation… Know the difference….

If a married couple has decided on getting divorced, the process may seem daunting and uncomfortable. However, it can be done efficiently, but there may still be a lot of emotional difficulty involved. It’s important to note that divorce is a last resort in a marriage. If it’s a civil marriage, it needs to be […]

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Forfeiture of Benefits in a Divorce

Forfeiture of benefits in a divorce means that one of the two parties within the union is ordered by the court to forfeit his or her benefits of the marriage, either wholly or in part. Before the South African Divorce Act was updated, this decision was often made according to misconduct within the marriage. Nowadays, […]

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CHILD MAINTENANCE

When the parents of child are no longer married or in a relationship, both parents will still be responsible for the child’s wellbeing and upbringing, especially as far as financial-related matters are concerned. Both parents will need to contribute financially in order to fulfil the child’s needs. This is considered according to their respective means. […]

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