Family Law

Parental Leave: Out With the Old, in With the New

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Published on: 13/11/2025

The Constitutional Court grants equal parental leave rights to all parents, allowing them to share four months’ leave, ending gender inequality in parental benefits.

Family LawEmployment Law

Wedding Bells? You Can Both Choose Your Own Surnames Now

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Published on: 13/11/2025

The Constitutional Court has ruled that both spouses now have equal rights to choose or change their surname after marriage, ensuring gender equality and dignity in South Africa’s naming laws.

Family LawContractCourt

Legal Speak Made Easy

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Published on: 14/08/2025

In South Africa, "alimony" is known as "spousal maintenance." The term "maintenance" is a broad legal term covering both spousal and child support, with "child support" being the American equivalent.

Family LawGeneral Interest

Divorce 101: A Simple Guide to the Legal Side

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Published on: 14/08/2025

An overview of divorce in South Africa, covering legal grounds, timelines, asset division, costs, child considerations, mediation, and key legal rights for navigating the process.

Family LawDispute ResolutionLegal Disputes

Good News for Grandma: The Law Wants You to Have Access to Your Grandchildren

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Published on: 18/06/2025

SA High Court upholds grandparent access to grandchildren, even against parental opposition. A child's best interests, including maintaining extended family ties, are the decisive factor in contact disputes.

Family LawGeneral Interest