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C.L.D.S. v F.S.D.S.S. (2024/092744) [2025] ZAGPJHC 726 (23 July 2025)
Rule 43 interim maintenance and costs were ordered pending divorce, with both parties allowed to remain in the common home.
S.Z.M v M.N.M (127136/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 614 (11 June 2025)
Rule 43 interim relief was granted in part: spousal maintenance and support for the child of the marriage were ordered, but claims for the two other children were dismissed.
H.N.C v S.J.C (2024/003610) [2025] ZAGPJHC 551 (9 June 2025)
Rule 43 divorce interim relief partially granted: reduced maintenance and direct expenses were awarded, while most capital claims were refused.
M.S.M (born M[...]) v A.R.M (2021/36970) [2025] ZAGPPHC 457 (30 April 2025)
The court found that the applicant had demonstrated a material change in her financial circumstances since the initial Rule 43 order. The maintenance awarded previously was insufficient to meet her living and medical needs, and the respondent had failed to provide suitable accommodation and pay medical expense shortfalls. The respondent's opposition was based on bare denials and unsupported assertions, and he failed to provide full financial disclosure. The applicant's need for increased maintenance, suitable accommodation, arrear medical expenses, and a further contribution to legal costs wa…
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E.V.D.M v S.R.V.D.M (099818/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 378 (11 April 2025)
The court found that the clause in the contact agreement delegating binding decision-making power to the parenting coordinator was an unlawful and invalid delegation of judicial authority. Only courts may make binding rulings on parental rights and responsibilities; parenting coordinators may facilitate and mediate but cannot amend or determine such rights. The court ordered structured, phased-in contact arrangements for the respondent and the minor children, with the parenting coordinator appointed to implement and monitor these arrangements, but without authority to make binding changes to…
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L.K v B.R.K (2024-116399) [2025] ZAGPPHC 360 (4 April 2025)
Rule 43 interim maintenance and costs relief was refused. The court found the maintenance claims unreasonable on the evidence and dismissed the application.
S.V.D.B v H.E.V.D.B (2024/067811) [2025] ZAGPJHC 313 (20 March 2025)
The court found that the respondent's relocation was bona fide, financially necessary, and not contrary to the children's best interests. The applicant failed to substantiate claims that the move would harm the children and refused to participate in mediation or a voice of the child investigation. The respondent provided sufficient evidence of her employment, new home, and arrangements for the children's schooling and support system in Cape Town. The court held that the applicant's opposition was not based on concrete evidence and that the respondent's proposals for maintaining contact were r…
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C.S v H.C.S (050529/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 276 (14 March 2025)
The court found that the applicant had exaggerated her expenses and understated the support provided by the respondent, constituting dishonorable conduct as censured in Du Preez v Du Preez. The respondent's ongoing financial contributions were deemed reasonable and sufficient for the applicant's needs. The application for interim maintenance and other relief was dismissed, except for the claim for contribution towards legal costs. The court held that, in line with the duty of support and the constitutional imperative of equality before the law, the respondent should contribute R75,000 towards…
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M.C v H.J.C (051384/2022) [2025] ZAGPPHC 291 (13 March 2025)
Rule 43 interim maintenance ruling in a divorce matter. The High Court ordered maintenance, accommodation-related relief, contact arrangements, and legal cost contribution.
T.A.S v I.S (2021/58750) [2025] ZAGPJHC 248 (11 March 2025)
The High Court varied a Rule 43 interim order, increasing spousal maintenance, ordering R180,000 for a vehicle, and raising the legal costs contribution.
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