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Kaamilah Paulse
If customary law marriage comes first, no civil marriage allowed later
Following this judgment, it’s more important than ever that anyone getting married, whether in a traditional ceremony, at the magistrate’s court or in church, should consult an…
To dig or not to dig: When paternity requires proof from the grave
High court case explores whether a court can order adults to take DNA tests for paternity — or get a body exhumed for this purpose
Equal time with parents doesn’t always equal the best arrangement for children
Landmark judgment shows a careful investigation into individual family circumstances must be done to ensure agreements benefit the children in divorce cases
Beware of the joint estate – it dies with your spouse
The joint estate of a couple married in community of property comes to an end once the marriage terminates either by the death of a spouse or a divorce
The genetic divide: Court case challenges sibling bonds affected by surrogacy
Appellants seek to declare act invalid that prohibits a child born of surrogacy to be genetically linked to an already-born sibling
New rule empowers judges to contain ‘fee inflation’ by counsel
It gives judges a greater function in determining how much the winning counsel can charge