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Family And Children [2016] ZAECGHC 68

C.S.S v P.M.S (CA334/15)

C.S.S v P.M.S (CA334/15) [2016] ZAECGHC 68 (25 August 2016)

The High Court upheld a R14,000 monthly spousal maintenance award after finding the former wife had proved need and that the trial court properly exercised its discretion.

  • Spousal Maintenance
  • Divorce Act Section 7
  • Quantum Of Maintenance
  • Judicial Discretion
  • Standard Of Living Post Divorce
  • Spousal-maintenance
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Family And Children [2014] ZAGPPHC 811

B.J.V.D.W v M.V.D.W (18890/2013)

B.J.V.D.W v M.V.D.W (18890/2013) [2014] ZAGPPHC 811 (16 October 2014)

High Court divorce case granting rehabilitative maintenance, child maintenance and costs, while rejecting the plaintiff’s reduced-payment proposal.

  • Rehabilitative Maintenance
  • Child Custody
  • Parental Rights And Responsibilities
  • Division Of Assets
  • Standard Of Living Post Divorce
  • Rehabilitative-maintenance
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Family And Children [2011] ZAGPPHC 30

Van Der Westhuizen v Van Der Westhuizen (55831/08)

Van Der Westhuizen v Van Der Westhuizen (55831/08) [2011] ZAGPPHC 30 (28 March 2011)

Divorce judgment awarding the defendant lump-sum and monthly maintenance, with escalation, after finding her future income uncertain and the plaintiff able to pay.

  • Maintenance After Divorce
  • Quantum Of Maintenance
  • Standard Of Living Post Divorce
  • Ante Nuptial Contract
  • Escalation Of Maintenance
  • Maintenance-after-divorce
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