Divorce and Pension Funds – Landmark Case For Government Employees

While financial matters are one of the biggest strains on a marriage and a primary cause of divorce, the divorce rate has declined during the recession.

This, say some experts, is because getting divorced is costly, especially so when times are tough. Moreover, most lawyers require a deposit before they will consider a case.

Cohabitation Trends

The problem with an antenuptial contract is that it is drawn up at a time when divorce is probably the last thing on one's mind.

Yet the contract governs what will happen to a married couple's assets in the event of divorce or dissolution of the marriage. And it has implications for married life too. Moreover, it's a bargain compared to what a wedding costs.

The provision of accommodation and household assets forms part of the duty to support between spouses in a marriage and therefore the occupation of the matrimonial home and the use of the household assets in the home are closely related to the duty of support.

This past decade has challenged many people in South Africa and around the world with through various emotional events. The outspoken Julius Malema, President Zuma's acquittal, Shabir Shaik's release from prison and the murders of Lolly Jackson and Eugene Terblanche, the 9-11, wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Tsunami, the deepest recession since the Great Depression, the sacking of President Mbeki and the first African-American President. Many changes happened in the area of divorce and Family Law as well. The following, in no particular order, are my 10 top divorce and family law related issues since 2000:

DIVORCE ON THE INTERNET

Adultery, infidelity on Facebook and Mxit

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