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A.K v R.N (D6036/2023) [2025] ZAKZDHC 15 (30 April 2025)
The High Court dismissed an application to separate divorce issues, holding the applicant had not shown the required convenience and that the respondent may be prejudiced.
S.Z.M (Born N[...]) v M.N.M (2024-127136) [2025] ZAGPPHC 488 (16 April 2025)
The court held that a respondent who complied with a Rule 43 maintenance order only after service of a contempt application was still liable for the applicant’s costs.
T.R.S.T v U.A.R and Others (019086/2023) [2025] ZAGPJHC 399 (14 April 2025)
The High Court refused a mother’s bid to relocate two young children from South Africa to Israel, finding the move not in their best interests.
M.P.M v T.R.T and Another (2023/118970) [2025] ZAGPJHC 319 (25 March 2025)
Urgent application granted to freeze 50% of a spouse’s pension benefit pending divorce, with punitive costs awarded against the first respondent.
G.J.N v M.C (34350/2020) [2025] ZAGPPHC 329 (24 March 2025)
High Court orders a forensic investigation into children’s best interests, appoints a parenting coordinator, and dismisses the respondent’s counterclaim.
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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W.B v J.J.B (Leave to Appeal) (2021-43697) [2024] ZAGPPHC 1312 (19 December 2024)
Leave to appeal was refused in a divorce matter involving minor children, with the court holding it could amend the settlement order to protect their best interests.
L.M.T v A.W.T (Reasons) (17399/2020) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1297 (18 December 2024)
The High Court postponed a divorce trial sine die, citing the applicant’s grief after her mother’s death, and ordered a further Rule 43 legal-cost contribution.
T.J.M v C.H.M (2024/085826) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1291 (17 December 2024)
Leave to appeal was refused in a dispute about schooling arrangements for three minor children and the effect of a Rule 43 maintenance order.
Q.N.M v M.M.M (2022/013249) [2024] ZAGPJHC 1317 (12 December 2024)
Rule 43 interim maintenance relief was stayed because both parties failed to comply with a mediation directive and the financial papers were inadequate.
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