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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 6: SHOULD YOU FILE FOR DIVORCE FIRST? PROS AND CONS
• Benefits of filing for divorce first
• Disadvantages of filing for divorce first
• Commonly asked filing questions answered
• My divorce is taking forever. Lengthy divorces? – application for interim maintenance orders discussed – Rule 43/58 (what can be claimed and how does it work)
• Want to get a divorce but your marriage is not formally registered?
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:
• Matrimonial Property Act 1984
• Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 1998
Resource material for this webinar:
• Youtube clip: What is Rule 43? (Mervyn Vermeulen)
• Youtube clip: What Issues Are Dealt With Under Rule 43? (Mervyn Vermeulen)
• Comments by the Law Society of SA (LSSA) on Rule 43 and Rule 58 tariff provisions)
• Article: A new future for family law: Significant changes to r 43 applications (De Rebus Nov 2019)
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
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
MERVYN VERMEULEN, director, legal practitioner and accredited mediator at Vermeulen Attorneys. He is a key roleplayer in the field of family law with a keen passion for protecting children’s rights.
mervyn@vermeulenlaw.co.za
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