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Welcome to the Mondaq Family and Matrimonial homepage, here you will find thought leadership articles, podcasts, videos and webinars providing insights covering topics such as Divorce, Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning.

The Who's Who In Divorces

The legal jargon used by legal practitioners is often confusing, used out of context or simply not understood. With the increasing number of marriages that end in divorce...

South Africa Family

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Adams & Adams

Parental Alienation And The Child's Best Interests

Per IOL, retired Judge Siraj Desai has been appointed to monitor disciplinary proceedings against Cape Town attorney Kaamilah Paulse after the Legal Practice Council (LPC) Appeals Tribunal found prima facie evidence...

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Recovering Long-Overdue Maintenance: Using Sections 26 & 28 Of The Maintenance Act

When a former spouse stops paying maintenance, months can quickly turn into years of unanswered invoices and growing arrears. In a recent Barnard matter...

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Don't Let Your Business Get Caught In The Crossfire

When Sandton tech-entrepreneur Michael Ndlovu (not client's real name) filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage, he assumed the fight would centre on the Camps Bay beach house...

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Must A Surviving Parent Prove Their Financial Means To Claim Maintenance From A Deceased Estate?

South Africa Family

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Fasken

Are Muslim Marriages Recognised In Terms Of South African Law?

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

HC v CC: Another Step To Achieve Gender Equity In Divorce Matters

South Africa Family

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Fasken

Poetic Justice: Rhyme And Reason

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Divorce And Wills: The 3-Month Countdown You Cannot Ignore

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Getting Married In South Africa? 5 Crucial Legal Aspects To Know Before Saying 'I Do'

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Think Your Ex Has To Pay The School Fees? The Surprising Truth Every Divorced Parent Needs To Know!

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Untying The Co‑Ownership Knot

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Varying An Interim Maintenance Order Under Rule 43: Key Principles And Practical Guidance

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Podcast: What Rights Does Your Ex Have To Your Pension?

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Application For Leave To Appeal Landmark Crypto Judgment

South Africa Technology

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ENS

2025 National Budget WED (Video)

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Standard Bank vs. SARB: Important Ruling On Cryptocurrencies And South African Exchange Controls

South Africa Technology

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ENS

Benefits Of A Unified African Energy Market

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Africa Tax In Brief

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ENS

Family Law

The Who's Who In Divorces

The legal jargon used by legal practitioners is often confusing, used out of context or simply not understood. With the increasing number of marriages that end in divorce...

South Africa Family

AA

Adams & Adams

Parental Alienation And The Child's Best Interests

Per IOL, retired Judge Siraj Desai has been appointed to monitor disciplinary proceedings against Cape Town attorney Kaamilah Paulse after the Legal Practice Council (LPC) Appeals Tribunal found prima facie evidence...

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Recovering Long-Overdue Maintenance: Using Sections 26 & 28 Of The Maintenance Act

When a former spouse stops paying maintenance, months can quickly turn into years of unanswered invoices and growing arrears. In a recent Barnard matter...

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Don't Let Your Business Get Caught In The Crossfire

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Must A Surviving Parent Prove Their Financial Means To Claim Maintenance From A Deceased Estate?

South Africa Family

F

Fasken

Are Muslim Marriages Recognised In Terms Of South African Law?

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

HC v CC: Another Step To Achieve Gender Equity In Divorce Matters

South Africa Family

F

Fasken

Divorce And Wills: The 3-Month Countdown You Cannot Ignore

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Getting Married In South Africa? 5 Crucial Legal Aspects To Know Before Saying 'I Do'

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

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Divorce

The Who's Who In Divorces

The legal jargon used by legal practitioners is often confusing, used out of context or simply not understood. With the increasing number of marriages that end in divorce...

South Africa Family

AA

Adams & Adams

Recovering Long-Overdue Maintenance: Using Sections 26 & 28 Of The Maintenance Act

When a former spouse stops paying maintenance, months can quickly turn into years of unanswered invoices and growing arrears. In a recent Barnard matter...

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Don't Let Your Business Get Caught In The Crossfire

When Sandton tech-entrepreneur Michael Ndlovu (not client's real name) filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage, he assumed the fight would centre on the Camps Bay beach house...

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

HC v CC: Another Step To Achieve Gender Equity In Divorce Matters

South Africa Family

F

Fasken

Poetic Justice: Rhyme And Reason

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Divorce And Wills: The 3-Month Countdown You Cannot Ignore

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Think Your Ex Has To Pay The School Fees? The Surprising Truth Every Divorced Parent Needs To Know!

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Untying The Co‑Ownership Knot

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Varying An Interim Maintenance Order Under Rule 43: Key Principles And Practical Guidance

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Must A Surviving Parent Prove Their Financial Means To Claim Maintenance From A Deceased Estate?

On 7 June 2024, the Pretoria High Court handed down a judgment in the case of LL v AM and Others. The court dismissed an exception raised by the executors of a deceased estate ("the Defendants")...

South Africa Family

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Fasken

Transferring Immovable Property From A Deceased Estate: Understanding The Process

When the registered owner of immovable property dies, the property forms part of their deceased estate. Consequently, no dealings can occur until the relevant...

South Africa Real Estate

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Divorce And Wills: The 3-Month Countdown You Cannot Ignore

Divorce is a major life change that necessitates an immediate review of your Will. The Wills Act, No. 7 of 1953 provides you with a three-month grace period, post-divorce to update your Will.

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Untying The Co‑Ownership Knot

South Africa Family

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Balancing Dependant Rights And Testamentary Wishes

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Securing Your Digital Legacy: The Importance Of Digital Estate Planning

South Africa Family

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ENS

Fiduciary Law In 2024: Essential Wills Guidance For Business Owners

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

Thy Will Not Be Done?

South Africa Family

BI

Barnard Inc.

The Price Of Oversight: The Importance Of Citing Interested Parties

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

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Latest Videos

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Estate Planning (Video)

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

Women Married Under Customary Law Finally Have Equal Rights During Divorce (Video)

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Adams & Adams

Wills Writing In Zimbabwe (Video)

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Zenas Chambers, ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice

Let's Talk E21: Antenuptial Contracts 102 (Video)

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

Family Law – A Growing Practice Area (Video Content)

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TripleOKLaw

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