Divorce Resources and Information
We’ve put together several new pages filled with resources and information relating to divorce law. We invite you to browse through these pages and learn more about both the legal process underlying divorce law in South Africa and also to find links to resources to help you and your family.
Rule 43 Applications
On this page we cover:
What is a rule 43 application is for interim maintenance?
When can you launch a rule 43 application?
We cover a few critical cases and judgments that addresses how our courts approach Rule 43 applications.
How long does it take to complete an uncontested divorce?
On this page, we provide a useful guideline setting out the significant milestones in an uncontested divorce along with a timeline for how long it will take.
Divorce videos and articles from across the web
On this page, we post a range of insightful videos and articles related to divorce. Some of the topics covered include:
Helping your children through a divorce;
Videos helping you decide if you should get a divorce or should instead attempt couples counselling;
Articles that will help you deal with the stigma that is often still attached to people who have gone through a divorce.
Frequently asked questions about divorce
Some of the questions we cover:
What is a divorce?
Who qualifies for a divorce?
How to divide your assets/property?
How does maintenance work?
Things to consider before getting a divorce
Follow the link to learn more about the following topics:
When can you apply for a decree of divorce?
Should you attempt couples counselling to repair your relationship?
What practical steps you should take to prepare for your divorce?
How to choose a divorce attorney?
We will be adding many more divorce-related articles and resources shortly. Please let us know if there is something specific you want us to address in these articles and we’ll gladly try to cover it in an upcoming post.
