D.L.G v D.W.V.G (484/2014)
D.L.G v D.W.V.G (484/2014) [2016] ZAWCHC 19 (29 January 2016)
The appeal court found that the regional magistrate correctly applied section 7(3) of the Divorce Act, considering the wife's substantial contributions to the husband's estate and the overall circumstances of the marriage. The magistrate exercised her discretion properly, taking into account the relevant legal principles and factual findings, including the parties' respective estates, contributions, and compensation received during the marriage. The court rejected the appellant's argument that the trial court erred by applying a quasi-accrual approach, confirming that the discretion under sec…
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- Divorce Act Section 7 3
- Redistribution Of Assets
- Proprietary Consequences Of Divorce
- Maintenance
- Antenuptial Contract