R.H.K v D.L.F (587/2023 ; 22313/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 310 (19 June 2025)
Court
Western Cape High Court, Cape Town
Case number
587/2023 ; 22313/2024
Judge
Mangcu-Lockwood
The High Court found the respondent in contempt for non-compliance with an interim maintenance order, dismissed his Rule 43(6) variation application, and upheld Rule 30/30A objections.
E.V (born S) v J.H.V and Others (135/2020) [2023] ZAECMKHC 41 (28 February 2023)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Makhanda
Case number
135/2020
Judge
Laing
The court held that while the accrual claim only vests upon dissolution of the marriage, the applicant is entitled to seek a decree of divorce and orders relating to accrual and trust assets in the same action. The requested particulars regarding the first respondent's financial affairs and trust assets are relevant and strictly necessary for trial preparation, given the nature of the relief sought. The court distinguished prior case law where accrual was not directly in issue and found that full disclosure is required to enable proper trial preparation and avoid prejudice. The respondents' a…