Rudolf Buys & Associates Attorneys

03/06/2026

https://www.rbaattorneys.co.za/post/wife-of-former-executive-claims-50-of-pension-in-high-stakes-divorce-battle

A high-profile divorce currently before the Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) has once again highlighted the significant legal consequences of marriages concluded in community of property — particularly regarding pension interests and the division of joint estates.According to reports, the wife of...

28/05/2026

https://www.rbaattorneys.co.za/post/gauteng-high-court-confirms-flexibility-in-children-s-matters-across-provinces

A recent judgment handed down by the in HMM v DM has highlighted two important principles in family law disputes involving children: the flexibility of jurisdiction in matters concerning minor children and the central importance of the child’s best interests. The matter concerned a dispute between...

19/05/2026

https://www.rbaattorneys.co.za/post/high-court-reaffirms-best-interests-of-the-child-in-relocation-dispute

13/05/2026

https://www.rbaattorneys.co.za/post/rule-43-applications-in-2026-financial-transparency-matters

05/05/2026

https://www.rbaattorneys.co.za/post/whatsapp-agreements-when-informal-conversations-create-binding-obligations

The way in which agreements are concluded has evolved significantly. Increasingly, negotiations that would traditionally take place through formal correspondence or drafted contracts are now conducted on WhatsApp and other messaging platforms. While convenient, this shift carries legal risk — part...

30/04/2026

https://www.rbaattorneys.co.za/post/family-law-meets-property-rights-enrichment-lien-blocks-eviction

A recent Limpopo High Court decision highlights how family law considerations can significantly limit a property owner’s right to evict.The matter involved a grandmother seeking to evict her former daughter-in-law and grandchildren from a home registered in her name. Despite her ownership, the cou...

21/04/2026

https://www.rbaattorneys.co.za/post/husband-ordered-to-reimburse-ex-wife-for-financial-support

A significant judgment by the Western Cape High Court has reaffirmed the legal relevance of Islamic marital principles in South African law, with a Muslim man ordered to reimburse his ex-wife nearly R100 000 for financial support she provided during their marriage.According to reports by TimesLIVE,....

15/04/2026

https://www.rbaattorneys.co.za/post/weekly-legal-insight-no-duty-to-maintain-a-spouse-s-extramarital-child

A recent decision by the Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) has clarified an important aspect of family law: a spouse cannot be compelled to financially support a child born outside the marriage.In this matter, an unemployed husband sought interim relief during divorce proceedings, requesting mainten...

08/04/2026

https://www.rbaattorneys.co.za/post/high-court-criticizes-selfish-husband-in-maintenance-dispute

The Western Cape High Court recently delivered a firm stance on spousal and child maintenance during pending divorce proceedings, highlighting the legal obligations of financially capable spouses. In a judgment handed down by Judge Daniel Thulare, the Court strongly criticized a wealthy husband who....

31/03/2026

https://www.rbaattorneys.co.za/post/understanding-uncontested-divorce-in-south-africa-a-practical-legal-overview

Divorce in South Africa is governed primarily by the Divorce Act 70 of 1979, which introduced a “no-fault” system centered on the concept of the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. This article provides a comprehensive overview of uncontested divorce, its legal requirements, process, and it...