Your divorce is finalised, and there’s a maintenance order in place – then your ex gets on a plane, and suddenly, maintenance payments stop. It’s a situation more South African parents are facing as families are increasingly split across borders. And it raises an urgent question: Does leaving South Africa mean you can avoid paying […]
South Africa’s parental leave landscape changed fundamentally on 2 October 2025. In a unanimous judgment, the Constitutional Court confirmed in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour [2025] ZACC 20 that the parental leave provisions of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) were unconstitutional. The old rules, which gave birthing mothers […]
When families face challenges or transitions, a family law attorney can help provide clarity, structure and valuable legal insights. These legal experts support individuals through life’s most sensitive moments, whether it’s ending a marriage, protecting children’s rights or formalising agreements between partners. Here’s a look at the core services family law attorneys offer and why […]
