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A GUIDE TO FAMILY LAW, DIVORCE AND SEPARATION



South Africa's Premier Website On Family Law, Divorce and Separation

About this website

This website was established by Bertus Preller a Family Law and Divorce Lawyer at Maurice Philips Wisenberg, in Cape Town and author of the book "Everyone's Guide To Divorce and Separation". The website is a free information resource for those in need of assistance with issues such as separation, divorce, parental rights and responsibilities, maintenance and child support, domestic violence, how you should marry, etc. 

This website will help with the following crucial aspects:
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  • your rights when you get divorced, and the monetary aspects relating to divorce (including the consequences relating to assets and the divisions thereof); 
  • maintenance issues (interim Rule 43 and spousal);
  • all factors regarding the children, including how to implement a parenting plan, how much child maintenance will likely be required, and how to file for maintenance and child maintenance/support;
  • the procedures to obtain a protection order when there is domestic violence or abuse;
  • an unmarried father’s rights and how to acquire parental rights; 
  • the law on cohabitation, same-sex marriages, and how to draft a proper cohabitation agreement.

"Filing for divorce should be a well thought out plan of action that serves as a last resort. It should be the final alternative after trying everything else" - Bertus Preller - Family Law Attorney

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Getting Married

​Cohabitation and Living Together
The Law of Engagement
Formalities for Marriages
​In Community of Property
Out of Community with Accrual
​Out of Community without Accrual
​Antenuptial Contracts
​Changing your Marital Regime
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Same Sex Partners
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Paternity Disputes

Abuse

Domestic Violence and Abuse
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The Protection Order
Who Qualifies for a Protection Order
Steps To Obtain a Protection Order
Breaching  Protection Order
Frequently Asked Questions
Signs of an Abusive Relationship

Divorce

Important Aspects of Divorce
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The Divorce Process in South Africa
Matrimonial Property Regimes
Divorce a Missing Spouse
Divorce and Pension Funds
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Trusts and Divorce
​Adultery and Suing a Third Party
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Divorce Mediation ​
Collaborative Divorce
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Expatriates International Divorce

Maintenance

Maintenance and Financial Support
​Child Maintenance

Spousal Maintenance
​Interim Maintenance and Rule 43
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How To Calculate Maintenance
​Frequently Asked Questions
Defaulting on Maintenance Payments 

Children and Divorce

The Children's Act 38 of 2005
Parental Rights
Relocation
Child Abduction
Unmarried Parents and Children
Living Arrangements
Contact and the non-custodial parent
Children and your new partner
​Parenting Plans

General

Emotions During Divorce 
Rebuilding your Financial Life 
Divorce Counselling 
​Divorce and Child Therapy
​Family Law Legislation 
Family Law Links 
Family Law Matters
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Family Law Mediation

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What others say about the book Everyone's Guide To Divorce and Separation.


Judge Dennis Davis

Judge Dennis Davis

“Bertus Preller has filled a very significant gap with this timely book, in that in plain language, he provides a comprehensive guide to the broader community through the thicket of law that now characterises this legal landscape. Having said that, many lawyers, particularly those who do not specialise in the field, will also find great assistance in this work."
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Judge Dennis Davis
Prof Jaco Barnard Naude

Prof Jaco Barnard Naude

"Benewens ‘n omvattende verduideliking van die egskeidingsproses bevat die boek ook heelwat praktiese wenke vir mense wat deur so ‘n proses moet gaan, as jy jou in ‘n skeidingsituasie bevind (en nie in die regsberoep werk of daarin bevriend is nie), moet jy jou, soos vir enige stryd, hoe gemoedelik ook al, bewapen...Preller se boek is ‘n sterk wapen. Kry dit."
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Prof Jaco Barnard Naude

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Parental Rights and Responsibilities
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Divorce Process in South Africa
Division of Assets in Divorce
Divorce and Retirement Funds
Rule 43 and Interim Maintenance
Divorce a Missing Spouse
Adultery, Suing a Third Party
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20th Floor, 2 Long  Street, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Telephone: +27 21 419 7115


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  • Home
  • Divorce
    • The Divorce Process in South Africa
    • Rule 41A Mediation
    • The Marital Property Regimes >
      • Marriage in Community of Property
      • Marriage out of community without accrual
      • Marriage out of community with the inclusion of the accrual
      • Universal Partnerships
      • Register Antenuptial Contract Online
      • Changing your matrimonial regime.
    • Division of Assets at Divorce >
      • Forfeiture of Assets in a Divorce
    • Evicting your spouse divorce
    • Retirement Funds and Divorce
    • Living Annuities
    • Hiding Assets in a Divorce
    • Trusts and Divorce >
      • Can I hide assets in Trust?
    • Divorce a Missing Spouse
    • Adultery and Suing a Third Party
    • Domicile in Divorce Cases
    • International Divorces in South Africa
    • Expat South African Divorce
    • International Jurisdiction
    • Spousal Visas
    • International Divorce Law >
      • UK Divorce Laws
    • Choosing a Divorce Attorney
    • On-line Divorce
    • Lawyer Fees and Costs
    • Important Aspects of a Divorce
    • Dealing with Emotions During Divorce and Separation
    • Divorce Statistics
    • Divorce Therapy and Counselling >
      • Marriage and Relationship Therapists
    • Rebuilding Your Financial Life
    • Divorce Attorney Cape Town
    • Divorce Polls
    • Ingredients of a successful relationship
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Uncontested Divorce - What Happens on the Court Day?
  • Maintenance
    • Maintenance Child COVID19
    • Spousal maintenance
    • How to calculate Child Maintenance?
    • Maintenance Defaulters
    • What Happens if you don't pay child maintenance
    • Child Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions
    • Rule 43 Interim Maintenance Pending Divorce >
      • Can I appeal a Rule 43 Order
      • Apply for Costs in Rule 43
      • Financial Disclosure Rule 43
      • Rule 43 Maintenance
    • The Maintenance Manual
    • Grand Parents and Maintenance
  • Children
    • Relocation and Child Abduction >
      • Frequently Asked Questions about Child Relocation
      • Child Relocation to New Zealand
      • International Child Custody Law South Africa
      • Tips on international child custody
    • Unmarried Parents and the Law
    • Parenting Plans >
      • Conflict and dispute-resolution mechanisms
    • The non-custodian parent and contact
    • Appointing a Guardian in a Will
    • Introducing a new partner to your child
    • Refusal of Contact
    • Vaccinating Children Covid-19
    • Suspending Parental Rights
    • Parental Alienation >
      • Alienating Children
      • Parental Alienation Imprisonment
    • Facilitation
    • Living Arrangements
    • Joint decisions about your child
    • Paternity Disputes
    • The Family Advocate
    • Parenting during separartion
    • Children's Act 38 of 2005
  • Abuse
    • Domestic Violence Amended Bill
    • Gender Based Violence in South Africa
    • Domestic Abuse Forms
    • Evicting a Spouse
    • Domestic Violence Corona Virus
    • Divorcing an Abusive Spouse
    • What is Coercive Control?
    • What is Emotional Abuse
    • What is Sexual Abuse
    • What is Financial Abuse >
      • Economic Abuse
    • What is Stalking
    • What is Verbal Abuse
    • What is Spiritual Abuse
    • What is Social Abuse
    • Revenge Porn
    • Interdict Intimate photos
    • Steps to obtain a Protection Order
    • Domestic Violence eBook
    • The Protection Order
    • Who Qualifies for a Protection Order
    • Breaching a Protection Order
    • Questions on Domestic Abuse
    • Signs of an Abusive Relationship
    • Domestic Violence Information
    • Harassment
  • Cohabitation
    • Maintenance and Cohabitation
    • Sample Cohabitation Agreement
    • Engagement and the law
    • Formalities for marriage in south africa
  • Same Sex
  • Family Law eBooks
  • Family Law Links
    • The South African Court System
    • Court Rolls
    • Family Law Legislation
    • Family Law Blog
    • New Family Law Cases
    • Family Law Matters
    • Register for the Online Family Law Course
    • Online Family Law Education
  • About the Author
  • Contact
  • Charities