Can you change your marital regime after marriage?
A marital regime determines how parties’ assets will be managed and divided during their marriage and in the event of divorce or death. Changing the marital regime can provide parties with greater financial flexibility and protection. Understanding marital regimes In South Africa, there are three main marital regimes: In community of property: This is the default […]
Parenting coordinators and their decision-making powers
Scenario: Assuming the divorcing parties enter into a parenting plan in respect of their children which contains the following clause: “If the parties are unable to reach an agreement on any major joint decisions in respect of the children, the dispute shall be referred to the parenting coordinator who shall attempt to resolve the dispute […]
Maintenance and children not born from a marriage
First things first, the woman claiming child support for a child born out of wedlock must prove paternity. In Sager v Bezuidenhout it is clear that both parents must contribute to the minor child’s needs and expenses. These expenses include any reasonable expenses that are considered in the best interest of the child, whether it […]