'It is revolting to have no better reason for a rule of law than that so it was laid down in the time of Henry IV.' (Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr) A couple may marry in one country, live in several others, hold different nationalities and eventually settle in South Africa. If the marriage ends, which country’s law governs their financial and property rights? Under South Africa’s old rules, the answer depended on the husband’s domicile at the time of the marriage. Why the old rule

Divorce and the New Three-Pot System: Another Risk To Manage

'Love is grand. Divorce is a hundred grand.' (Anon) In the boiler room that is the divorce court, it’s common to hear accusations and...

'So often, a party in a divorce is so aggrieved and upset by their spouse's behaviour during the marriage, and rightfully so, that they...