Mandatory Mediation in Gauteng: What Divorce Clients Need to Know If you’re considering divorce or currently navigating it through the Johannesburg or Pretoria High Court, a major shift in legal procedure may affect your next steps. As of 22 April 2025, the Gauteng Division of the High Court has introduced mandatory mediation for all civil […]
Why a Well-Crafted Antenuptial Contract Can Lead to an Easier, Uncontested Divorce When planning a wedding, few couples want to think about the possibility of divorce. But the reality is that preparing for every eventuality—including the unlikely—can actually strengthen a relationship. One of the most effective ways to do this is through a well-drafted antenuptial […]
In South Africa, couples living together, whether heterosexual or same sex, do not enjoy the same protection of couples that are legally married, irrespective of how long they have cohabitated. This is why having a cohabitation agreement is so important. A cohabitation agreement is a legal document for cohabiting couples who want to protect themselves […]