Who Gets the Dog? What SA Law Actually Says About Pets in a Divorce
Have you heard about the bird that ended up in the High Court? In 2023, a couple in Mpumalanga went to war over an African Grey parrot named Zazu. The matter started in the Small Claims Court, which threw it out for being too complicated for that forum. It moved to a magistrate’s court, which […]
Considering Divorce? Here’s Why Early Legal Advice Matters
Deciding to end a marriage is rarely a sudden choice. For most people, it is the result of months, sometimes years, of deliberation, emotional struggle, and trying to find a way forward. Most people only seek legal counsel when emotions have boiled over, communication has completely collapsed, or impulsive, life-altering decisions have already been made. […]
Immovable property ownership and spouses
When does a spouse who is entitled to receive a half share in immovable property become the owner of that half share? Does the real right in respect of half share in immovable property vest immediately upon granting of a divorce decree or does a spouse acquire personal right to claim formal transfer in the […]