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Co-Parenting Over the Holidays: Legal Tips for Parents School holidays are an exciting break for children, but for co-parents they often bring added pressure. Without the structure of the school [...]

  Is an Arbitration Clause Enforceable in Divorce-Related Proprietary Disputes? Introduction Divorce proceedings do not always bring finality to all disputes between spouses. Issues [...]

ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACTS AND ASSET PROTECTION IN LIGHT OF RECENT CASE LAW Antenuptial contracts (“ANCs”) remain one of the most powerful tools for structuring a marriage in South Africa. Yet, recent [...]

CAN UNMARRIED PARTNERS CLAIM INTERIM MAINTENANCE? A recent decision of the Western Cape High Court has provided much needed clarity on a long-debated uncertainty in South African family law: Can [...]

In October 2023, after judgment was handed down by the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria in Greyling v Minister of Home Affairs, we published an article on section 7(3) of the Divorce Act, 1979 (“the [...]

Short-Term Rentals, Airbnb and Evictions: What Hosts Need to Know Short-term accommodation platforms such as Airbnb have become a permanent feature of the property market. However, disputes can [...]

Applications for Security for Costs Under Rule 47 of the Uniform Rules of Court Security for costs is a procedural safeguard available to litigants under Rule 47 of the Uniform Rules of Court. It [...]

SUPPORTING YOUR LOVED ONES: A GUIDE TO CURATORSHIP APPLICATIONS AND ALTERNATIVELY THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATOR When a loved one begins to lose their ability to manage their own affairs, [...]

Executing a Will in South Africa: Legal Requirements and Addressing Forgery Concerns In South Africa, executing a Will ensures that your wishes for the distribution of your estate are legally [...]

At Mandy Simpson Attorneys, we understand that divorce is not just a legal process, it’s a personal journey that can significantly impact your lifestyle, finances, relationships, and long-term [...]