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Family And Children [2025] ZAGPJHC 770

A.E. v H.L. (2024/144979)

A.E. v H.L. (2024/144979) [2025] ZAGPJHC 770 (8 August 2025)

In a Rule 43 divorce interim application, the High Court ordered child maintenance, limited contact, and expert family-preservation intervention after concerns about the applicant's alcohol use.

  • Rule 43 Interim Relief
  • Child Maintenance
  • Parental Rights And Responsibilities
  • Contact Arrangements
  • Parenting Coordination
  • Rule-43
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Family And Children [2025] ZAGPJHC 726

C.L.D.S. v F.S.D.S.S. (2024/092744)

C.L.D.S. v F.S.D.S.S. (2024/092744) [2025] ZAGPJHC 726 (23 July 2025)

Rule 43 interim maintenance and costs were ordered pending divorce, with both parties allowed to remain in the common home.

  • Rule 43 Interim Relief
  • Parental Responsibilities And Rights
  • Spousal Maintenance
  • Contribution To Legal Costs
  • Rule-43-interim-relief
  • Spousal-maintenance
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Family And Children [2025] ZAGPPHC 762

P.C v C.C (2024-005569)

P.C v C.C (2024-005569) [2025] ZAGPPHC 762 (22 July 2025)

An urgent application to permanently change a minor child’s primary residence was postponed sine die for further Family Advocate or expert investigation.

  • Primary Residence Of Minor Child
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Rule 43 Interim Relief
  • Family Advocate Report
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Costs In Divorce Action
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Family And Children [2025] ZAWCHC 310

R.H.K v D.L.F (587/2023 ; 22313/2024)

R.H.K v D.L.F (587/2023 ; 22313/2024) [2025] ZAWCHC 310 (19 June 2025)

The High Court found the respondent in contempt for non-compliance with an interim maintenance order, dismissed his Rule 43(6) variation application, and upheld Rule 30/30A objections.

  • Contempt Of Court
  • Rule 43 Interim Relief
  • Variation Of Interim Orders
  • Maintenance Pendente Lite
  • Disclosure Of Financial Information
  • Contempt-of-court
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Family And Children [2025] ZAGPPHC 614

S.Z.M v M.N.M (127136/2024)

S.Z.M v M.N.M (127136/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 614 (11 June 2025)

Rule 43 interim relief was granted in part: spousal maintenance and support for the child of the marriage were ordered, but claims for the two other children were dismissed.

  • Rule 43 Interim Relief
  • Spousal Maintenance
  • Child Maintenance
  • Parental Responsibilities And Rights
  • Contribution To Legal Costs
  • In Loco Parentis
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Family And Children [2025] ZAGPPHC 503

A.W.F v K.S.R (052216/2024)

A.W.F v K.S.R (052216/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 503 (16 May 2025)

Rule 43 interim relief in a pending divorce: the court ordered maintenance, residence, contact arrangements, and a curator ad litem for two minor children.

  • Rule 43 Interim Relief
  • Parental Rights And Responsibilities
  • Spousal Maintenance
  • Child Maintenance
  • Curator Ad Litem Appointment
  • Rule-43-interim-relief
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Family And Children [2025] ZAGPPHC 262

M.M.V.Z v R.T.D.M.V.Z (076638/2023)

M.M.V.Z v R.T.D.M.V.Z (076638/2023) [2025] ZAGPPHC 262 (17 March 2025)

Rule 43 interim relief was refused in a pending divorce because the applicant’s evidence of need was not persuasive and her financial position had improved.

  • Rule 43 Interim Relief
  • Spousal Maintenance
  • Child Custody
  • Legal Cost Contribution
  • Rule-43-interim-relief
  • Spousal-maintenance
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Family And Children [2025] ZAGPPHC 276

C.S v H.C.S (050529/2024)

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…

  • Rule 43 Interim Relief
  • Maintenance
  • Contribution To Legal Costs
  • Parental Responsibilities And Rights
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Family And Children [2025] ZAGPPHC 185

N.P.M v W.R (094519/2024)

N.P.M v W.R (094519/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 185 (20 February 2025)

The court refused a postponement in a Rule 43 matter and ordered interim maintenance, a vehicle, and a costs contribution after finding the request was not bona fide.

  • Rule 43 Interim Relief
  • Maintenance Pendente Lite
  • Contribution Towards Costs
  • Best Interests Of Child
  • Financial Disclosure
  • Constitutional Rights Of Children
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Family And Children [2025] ZAGPPHC 121

H.A v N.A (144907/2024)

H.A v N.A (144907/2024) [2025] ZAGPPHC 121 (13 February 2025)

The High Court held that a Rule 43 application was competent despite a prior Talaaq, and dismissed the respondent’s jurisdictional point in limine.

  • Muslim Marriage
  • Talaaq
  • Rule 43 Interim Relief
  • Divorce Amendment Act Interpretation
  • Rule-43
  • Muslim-marriage
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