Legally speaking

In South Africa, the phenomenon of “Silver Bullet” tactics in custody disputes—where one parent makes false or exaggerated claims against the other to limit their access to children—presents unique challenges. The South African legal framework, particularly in family violence matters, is designed to offer maximum protection to potential victims. However, this well-intentioned protection can sometimes…

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The Pretoria High Court has made a ruling which found certain parts of the Divorce Act, Act 70 of 1979 (hereinafter referred to as “the Divorce Act”) to be unconstitutional. This article will discuss this landmark ruling and indicate the consequences it might have for future matrimonial and divorce matters if the Constitutional Court is…

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