V v V (2993/2012)
V v V (2993/2012) [2014] ZAFSHC 107 (5 May 2014)
The court found that the plaintiff and defendant both contributed significantly to the family business and enjoyed a high standard of living. The plaintiff's earning capacity was limited, while the defendant maintained substantial income and assets, including control over trust property. The defendant's extramarital affair was the primary cause of the marriage breakdown, and the plaintiff's maintenance needs were reasonable given her accustomed lifestyle. The court held that lifelong maintenance was appropriate, including medical expenses and provision of a house as part of the plaintiff's ma…
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- Spousal Maintenance
- Division Of Assets
- Trust As Alter Ego
- Housing Rights On Divorce
- Costs Award