A Spotlight on Black Coffee’s Divorce: The Customary Law Showdown
Black Coffee, Customary Marriage, and a Landmark Constitutional Court Ruling Nkosinathi Innocent Maphumulo, the world knows him as Black Coffee, has long been one of South Africa’s most influential cultural figures. Rising from his beginnings in Durban and overcoming hardship such as a life-changing childhood injury, he became a Grammy Award-winning DJ and a pioneer […]
Understanding Protection Orders in South Africa: Harassment Act vs. Domestic Violence Act
In South Africa, victims of abuse or harassment have legal recourse through protection orders. Two primary pieces of legislation provide this protection: the Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011 (Harassment Act) and the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998 (DVA). While both aim to safeguard individuals, they apply to different relationships and forms of […]
What Is The Adoption Process In South Africa?
Adoption in South Africa: Understanding the Legal Process Whether you are a hopeful parent wanting the opportunity to raise a child you otherwise wouldn’t have been able to, or you are a couple struggling with infertility, the ability to adopt a child in South Africa is an endlessly rewarding and meaningful way to build your […]
Navigating Divorce in South Africa: Frequently Asked Questions
Divorce in South Africa: Frequently Asked Questions Divorce is a challenging and emotional journey for anyone, regardless of the duration of the marriage or the circumstances which have led to its breakdown. The divorce process follows specific legal procedures and regulations and, if you’re considering filing for a divorce, you probably have many questions which […]
Marital Regimes in South Africa
Marriage in South Africa: Understanding Marital Regimes and Ante-Nuptial Contracts Have you ever wondered what the different marital regimes are that are available to spouses in South Africa, and what exactly it means to have an ante-nuptial contract (“ANC”)? In this article we will be discussing the consequences of marriage in South Africa and what […]
Opposed Divorce Process in South Africa
Step 1: Consultation Either party attends a consultation to discuss the consequences of their marital regime as well as the contents of their settlement agreement, including any claims for child maintenance, spousal maintenance, rehabilitative maintenance, contact with their children or an accrual claim. If you are the party to whom the summons has been delivered, […]