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Divorce Settlement Agreement Template SA | Step-by-Step Guide | Otrebski Attorneys

Divorce Settlement Agreement Template SA

A divorce settlement agreement is the written contract that records how a husband and wife will end their marriage and divide up their lives. In ...
what is excluded from marriage in community of property

What is Excluded From a Marriage in Community of Property in South Africa?

A marriage in community of property is the default marital regime in South Africa. When two people marry without first signing an antenuptial contract, the ...
new divorce laws in south africa

New Divorce Laws in South Africa

Divorce law in South Africa is governed by a statute that is now more than four decades old. The Divorce Act 70 of 1979 still ...
What assets are not included in divorce?

What Assets Are Excluded from Divorce in South Africa?

The assets that are excluded from a divorce in South Africa depend almost entirely on the matrimonial property regime that applies to the marriage. There ...
What is a wife entitlWhat is a Wife Entitled to in a Divorce Settlement in South Africa? | Otrebski Attorneysed to in a divorce settlement in South Africa?

What is a Wife Entitled to in a Divorce Settlement in South Africa?

What a wife is entitled to in a divorce settlement in South Africa depends, above all else, on the marital property regime that governs the ...
Why is moving out the biggest mistake in a divorce?

Why is Moving out the Matrimonial Home the Biggest Mistake in a Divorce?

Deciding whether to move out of the matrimonial home is one of the most consequential choices a spouse faces during a divorce in South Africa. ...
What documents are needed to apply for divorce?

What Documents Are Needed to Apply for Divorce in South Africa?

Gathering the right paperwork is the first practical step in any South African divorce. The documents you need to apply for divorce are set by ...
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Nearest Divorce Court in Johannesburg, South Africa

Finding the right divorce court is the first practical step in ending a marriage in South Africa. The court you approach is not a matter ...
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Divorce Lawyers Prices Explained

Asking what divorce lawyers charge is one of the first questions most South Africans have when their marriage ends. The honest answer is that divorce ...