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If I Divorce My Husband Am I Entitled to His Pension?
A wife is generally entitled to a share of her husband’s pension interest in a divorce in South Africa, where the marriage is in community ...
What Are the Financial Consequences of Divorce? | A Complete Guide
The financial aspects of divorce in South Africa include the division of the assets, the allocation of the liabilities, the payment of spousal maintenance, the ...
How Much Tax Do You Pay on a Divorce Settlement in South Africa?
The tax on a divorce settlement in South Africa depends on the nature of the transfer. The transfer of the matrimonial home under a divorce ...
Is My Wife Entitled to Half My Savings If We Divorce?
A wife is generally entitled to a share of her husband’s savings in a divorce in South Africa, where the marriage is in community of ...
What Is Section 7(3) of the Divorce Act in South Africa?
Section 7(3) of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979 deals with the court’s power to order a forfeiture of the patrimonial benefits of the marriage ...
How to Get a Decree of Divorce in South Africa
To get a decree of divorce in South Africa, the parties file a summons for divorce at the High Court or the regional magistrate’s court, ...
Customary Marriage Divorce Requirements in South Africa
The divorce of a customary marriage in South Africa is governed by the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998, which gives the same ...
Unregistered Customary Marriage Divorce | Your Legal Options
An unregistered customary marriage in South Africa is a customary marriage that has not been registered with the Department of Home Affairs. The Recognition of ...
Can a Woman Divorce Her Husband Without His Consent?
Yes, a woman in South Africa can divorce her husband without his consent. The Divorce Act 70 of 1979 does not require the consent of ...