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Child Maintenance Court Order Explained in South Africa

A child maintenance court order in South Africa is the order made by the magistrate at the maintenance enquiry, setting out the monthly amount the ...
What Happens After Divorce Settlement Agreement Is Signed? | Otrebski Attorneys

What Happens After Divorce Settlement Agreement Is Signed?

After a divorce settlement agreement is signed in South Africa, the agreement becomes a binding contract between the parties, and the steps that follow are ...
What is the best way to pay a divorce settlement?

What is the Best Ways to Pay a Divorce Settlement in South Africa?

The best ways to pay a divorce settlement in South Africa are an electronic transfer, a registered cheque, a bank-guaranteed cheque, or a lump-sum payment ...
How to calculate divorce settlement amount?

How to Calculate a Divorce Settlement Amount | A Complete Guide

To calculate a divorce settlement amount in South Africa, the parties list all the assets and liabilities of the marriage, value each one, and decide ...
How much do you pay your wife after a divorce?

How Much Do You Pay Your Wife After a Divorce? | Understanding Spousal Support in South Africa

The amount you pay your wife after a divorce in South Africa, called spousal maintenance, is not a fixed percentage of your income. The court ...
Section 14 Divorce Act

Understanding Section 14 of the Divorce Act in South Africa

Section 14 of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 deals with the duty to maintain a former spouse after a divorce. The section gives the ...
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Lump Sum Divorce Settlement Calculator | Estimate Your Payout Quickly

A lump sum divorce settlement calculator in South Africa is a tool that gives you a rough estimate of the amount of the lump sum ...
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Is a Lump Sum Divorce Settlement Taxable? | What You Need to Know

A lump sum divorce settlement in South Africa is generally not taxable in the hands of the recipient, and the paying party cannot deduct it ...
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What Is a Divorce Order? | Meaning and Legal Explanation

A divorce order, also called a decree of divorce, is the order of court that ends a marriage in South Africa. The order is granted ...