Divorce and Maintenance

Advice, guidance and representation in relation to divorce and maintenance, mediation, negotiation, investigations, drafting of documentation and agreements, initiation of proceedings and all other matters relating to divorce and maintenance.

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Reneilwe Mokone

Director

BOOK CONSULTATION PROFILE

Melrose

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011 880 6695

Reneilwe Mokone

Director,

BOOK CONSULTATION PROFILE

Melrose

Send email

011 880 6695

When agreements have limits

02 July 2026

Not every maintenance clause is enforceable. Here's what parents should know before signing.

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Customary and Civil marriages are equal, says Constitutional Court

28 April 2026

The judgment also clarifies when antenuptial contracts are valid and how marital property regimes can be changed after marriage.

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Redefining ‘I Do’

30 September 2025

South Africa’s new Marriage Bill seeks to unify all marriages under one law with equal recognition for every union.

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From courtroom battles to common ground: Mediation and divorce

01 July 2025

Mediation in divorce is often mistaken for couples therapy, but it’s an alternative form of dispute resolution — helping separating... partners work through the terms of their divorce with the help of an independent third party.

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Can you challenge maintenance when you’re in arrears?

03 December 2024

The duty to maintain a child is of utmost importance. But what happens when your financial circumstances change, causing you... to fall behind on maintenance payments? Can you challenge the maintenance order in such a situation?

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The Two-Pot Pension System and divorce

03 October 2024

The new Pension Funds Amendment Act 31 of 2024 (“PFAA”) that was recently signed into law not only introduces far-reaching... consequences in respect of pension funds but also impacts the position of pension interest and divorce. In this article, we look at some of the key impact areas of the PFAA in respect of divorce.

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