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How to modify child maintenance
Child maintenance in South Africa is where one parent pays amounts either directly to the other parent, or to service providers such as medical aid and schools. In some instances this is by agreement and in some cases there is a court order directing those payments....
When your ex stops paying maintenance and you don’t have a court order
The laws are responsible to ensure the collection and enforcement of child maintenance in South Africa. However, in several cases, the father who has been paying without a court order simply stops or is unable to pay. What can you do in such a situation? Read on to...
Which expenses can I claim for as part of maintenance of the children
The divorce and maintenance laws in South Africa dictate that both parents are responsible for the proper upbringing and essential needs of their child(ren). This ‘duty to maintain’ or ‘duty to support’ is a legal requirement as every child is entitled to reasonable...
Reasons why your car insurance claim could be rejected
Millions of consumers pay their car insurance premiums, thinking that their vehicles are safely covered, only to find themselves frustrated when the time comes to claim. The truth is that insurance companies completely or partially reject thousands of claims every...
How is a pension divided in a divorce in South Africa?
When you and your spouse decide to get a divorce, there is much more to consider than just ending your personal relationship. Whatever assets you have accrued between the two of you and individually during the years of your marriage have to be divided in the way the...
What is a section 18(3) estate?
With the proper information regarding the law and the right attorneys, you can settle a deceased estate more seamlessly. Section 18(3) of Administration of Estates Act, 66 of 1965 states, ““If the value of an estate does not exceed the amount determined by the...
Your child’s right to maintenance
All parents, either married or no longer in a relationship, have financial obligations towards their children. However, in many cases of separation or divorce, they are unable to find middle ground on how to meet these obligations. Blake Attorneys breaks down the...
Intestate succession in SA: dying without a will
The family consequences of dying intestate are seldom ideal. If you die unexpectedly and unprepared without leaving a will, under South African law, your estate will be distributed according to the laws of intestate succession, as set out in the Intestate Succession...
What to do when in a bumper bashing incident in SA
Being involved in a bumper bashing incident can cause much distress, especially when you may be held accountable for causing an accident, which is why it is essential to know what to do should you find yourself in such a situation. To make your life a little bit...