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Family Law Expertise
Focused counsel for life's most consequential decisions.
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Understanding Divorce Law in South Africa
Divorce in South Africa is governed by the Divorce Act 70 of 1979. A divorce may proceed on an uncontested or contested basis, and the process addresses the dissolution of the marriage, division of assets, and, where relevant, arrangements for any children of the marriage. Ballito and the surrounding North Coast have seen a marked increase in residents relocating from Johannesburg and other parts of Gauteng in recent years, bringing specific considerations that a locally based, Gauteng-experienced firm is well positioned to address.
Couples in South Africa may be married in community of property, out of community of property, or out of community of property with the accrual system, each carrying different implications for asset division on divorce.
Marriage and Property Regime
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Child Custody and Maintenance
The family advocate plays a pivotal role in endorsing arrangements that serve a child's best interests. Where one parent remains in Gauteng, and the other has relocated to KwaZulu-Natal, care and contact arrangements, relocation consent, and maintenance enforcement across provinces require careful legal planning. We regularly assist clients navigating exactly this scenario.
Gittins Attorneys Inc.
Unit 112, Simbithi Verve, Shaka's Rock, 1 Sagila Ln, Simbithi Eco Estate, Ballito
Mon – Fri · 08:00 – 17:00
Urgent after-hours matters by appointment
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