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Family And Children [2024] ZAECQBHC 58

J.D.K v J.K (584/2022)

J.D.K v J.K (584/2022) [2024] ZAECQBHC 58 (10 October 2024)

The High Court varied a Rule 43 maintenance order for a major dependent child after changed circumstances, reducing monthly upkeep to R11,000 and deleting tertiary education costs.

  • Rule 43 Variation
  • Maintenance Of Major Child
  • Changed Circumstances
  • Contempt Of Court
  • Rule-43-variation
  • Maintenance-of-major-child
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Family And Children [2024] ZAGPPHC 516

M.C.N v G.M.L.N (Born M.) (1629/2022)

M.C.N v G.M.L.N (Born M.) (1629/2022) [2024] ZAGPPHC 516 (7 June 2024)

The court found that, although the marriage formally lasted 24 years, the parties ceased living as husband and wife after six years. The plaintiff failed to provide credible evidence of his income and did not support the family, while the defendant was the breadwinner and provided stability. The plaintiff's conduct, including alleged involvement in illegal activities and lack of financial support, constituted substantial misconduct. Applying section 9(1) of the Divorce Act, the court concluded that the plaintiff would be unduly benefitted if allowed to share in the defendant's pension interes…

  • Divorce Act Section 9
  • Forfeiture Of Patrimonial Benefits
  • Maintenance Of Major Child
  • Pension Interest
  • Substantial Misconduct
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Family And Children [2020] ZAGPPHC 778

D.D v F.D (72897/2019)

D.D v F.D (72897/2019) [2020] ZAGPPHC 778 (27 November 2020)

Rule 43 interim-relief judgment awarding maintenance, contact arrangements, legal-cost contribution, and a forensic audit in a pending divorce.

  • Interim Maintenance
  • Parental Rights And Responsibilities
  • Contribution Towards Legal Costs
  • Maintenance Of Major Child
  • Forensic Audit In Divorce
  • Children S Act Section 18
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Family And Children [2010] ZAKZPHC 29

Mbhele v Mbhele (AR 118/10)

Mbhele v Mbhele (AR 118/10) [2010] ZAKZPHC 29 (3 June 2010)

High Court review on maintenance funds for a disabled major child, with the court directing that funds be retained pending a curator bonis application.

  • Maintenance Of Major Child
  • Curator Bonis Appointment
  • Guardians Fund
  • Trust Funds
  • Procedural Irregularity
  • Maintenance-of-major-child
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