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DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 1: GENERAL INTRODUCTION Why it is important to know how you are married and what are the consequences thereof? (matrimonial property regime); Short discussion on marriages in community of property as the default matrimonial property regime; Short explanation on marriage out of...
DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 2: CONSEQUENCES OF DIVORCE & DIVORCE PROCESS 1. Is cheating a ground for divorce in SA? 2. Consequences of Divorce (short discussion on each consequences and how it would affect you) 2.1 Legal consequences 2.2 Personal consequences 2.3 Patrimonial consequences 2.4 Resdistribution...
DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 3: EXPLAINING HOW CONTESTED DIVORCES WORK • Detailed explanation of the contested (opposed) divorce process in South Africa • What documents are needed and filed in court • What are the steps that the lawyer will follow in a contested divorce? •...
DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 4: SERVED WITH A DIVORCE SUMMONS, NOW WHAT? 1. Who gets the ring in a divorce? 2. The role of a family advocate when it comes to minor children 3. Five tips for preparing for a divorce 4. Short discussion on three...
DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 5: DIVORCE MEDIATION – HOW DOES IT WORK? 1. Why choose family mediation for divorce in South Africa. How does it work? 2. A typical mediation session for divorces explained 3. Tips on divorce mediation – how to prepare yourself 4. The...
DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 6: SHOULD YOU FILE FOR DIVORCE FIRST? PROS AND CONS 1. Benefits of filing for divorce first 2. Disadvantages of filing for divorce first 3. Commonly asked filing questions answered 4. My divorce is taking forever. Lengthy divorces? – application for interim...
DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 7: PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS 1. Denied equal share of assets? 2. How to protect your assets in a divorce 3. Discussion of hiding assets during divorce: is it legal & the penalties 4. A recent case involving tax and pension funds 5....
DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 8: LETS TALK DIVORCE SETTLEMENT 1. Divorce settlement negotiation tips: how to navigate the process with dignity 2. What is the aim of divorce settlements and how does it affect the marital regime? 3. Going to court for your divorce 4. The...
DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 9: GENERAL DIVORCE TIPS 1. Married overseas or to a foreigner? You can divorce in South Africa 2. I want to divorce my missing spouse – can it be done and how is it done? 3. Divorcing a narcissist – tips on...
DIVORCE WEEK SESSION 10: GENERAL DIVORCE TIPS 1. Spousal maintenance after divorce explained – what am I entitled to? 2. Child maintenance after divorce discussed 3. What happens if I ignore a divorce summons that was served on me? 4. Unfair divorce tactics & strategies...
