M.M.K v V.S.K (4324/2021) [2023] ZAFSHC 350 (7 September 2023)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
4324/2021
Judge
D.P. Mthimunye
Divorce matter on pension forfeiture, maintenance, medical aid, and costs. The court awarded the plaintiff 25% of the defendant’s pension interest and refused maintenance and medical aid relief.
R.B.M v M.S.M (CA 29/2022) [2023] ZAECMKHC 18 (24 February 2023)
Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Makhanda
Case number
CA 29/2022
Judges
Bands, Hartle
Appeal in a divorce matter dismissed after the court found no proven basis for forfeiture of patrimonial benefits under section 9(1) of the Divorce Act.
M.G.M.N v S.M.N (born M) (4342/2020) [2022] ZAGPPHC 885 (14 November 2022)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
4342/2020
Judge
Collis
The defendant failed to discharge the onus of proving that the plaintiff would be unduly benefitted by sharing in her pension fund. The evidence showed that the plaintiff used his pension payout to settle joint debts and invest in a living annuity, with the defendant's knowledge. The defendant did not provide evidence of the value of her pension fund at the date of marriage versus its current value, nor did she rebut the plaintiff's testimony regarding his resignation due to ill health and the use of his pension funds. The court found no substantial misconduct or undue benefit that would just…
T.N.M (Born L) v E.K.M (DIV56/2015) [2017] ZANWHC 98 (30 November 2017)
Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
DIV56/2015
Judge
T DJAJE
High Court divorce judgment dismissing the husband’s forfeiture claim, dividing the joint estate equally, and confirming child care and maintenance arrangements.