(DW02-2023) DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 2: CONSEQUENCES OF DIVORCE & DIVORCE PROCESS

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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 2: CONSEQUENCES OF DIVORCE & DIVORCE PROCESS

 

• Is cheating a ground for divorce in SA?
• Consequences of Divorce (short discussion on each consequences and how it would affect you)
– Legal consequences
– Personal consequences
– Patrimonial consequences
– Resdistribution orders
– Forfeiture of benefits
– Divorce settlements
– Matrimonial home
– Procedure and ancillary matters
• Dissolution of marriage on presumption of death
• The 5 steps in the divorce procedure as a general overview
• The divorce process in South Africa
• Contested vs uncontested divorce
• Fast and cost-effective divorce: unopposed divorces
• The costs of a divorce in South Africa
• How to prepare a divorce summons yourself (practical tips)
• Divorce summons – how to start your divorce process and what documents are needed

 

Disclaimer: Although every measure was taken to ensure that the information contained in this webinar is legally correct at the time when it was presented, the information given and presented is ultimately the view of the individual presenter(s) and constitutes an opinion and interpretation of certain portions of the law. It should not be construed as legal advice. The information presented is for educational and informative purposes and if you require legal assistance with your legal matter, you are advised to contact a reputable family law practitioner to assist.

This section contains the slideshow (if used), webinar handout and important resources that we will be referring back to during the webinar. Please download and print these before the start of the webinar or have them available electronically to enhance your learning experience. Should the presenters refer to additional recourses during their presentation, then these will be forwarded to all registered attendees after the broadcast.

 

General documents referred to:

• Divorce Act 1979

• Matrimonial Property Act 1984

• Civil Union Act 2006

• Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 1998

 

Resource material for this webinar:

• Handout

• Slides

• Prescribed Form No. 2C – Combined Summons [Divorce Matters] to be used in Regional Courts

• Annexure A (Regulation 2 of Mediation in Certain Divorce matters). To be attached to your summons if there are minor children involved.

  EUGENE OPPERMAN, director and founder of Oppermans Inc, a family law practice with 24 years of experience in family mediation, child maintenance, domestic violence matters and issues regarding children (parenting plans, care- and contact arrangements).

info@oppermansinc.co.za / info@lunchandlearn.org.za

www.oppermansinc.co.za

  ERIN O’NEALE, previous candidate legal practitioner and accredited mediator at Oppermans Inc . She has a keen interest in family law and feels passionate about child maintenance and assisting parents with matters pertaining to maintenance and the rights of the minor children.

 info@oppermansinc.co.za

www.oppermansinc.co.za 

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