Raising a family together is hard work, and sometimes marriage and relationships don't survive. But splitting up when there are kids involved is even harder.
Parent24's #dignifieddivorce series is here to help parents navigate the legal and emotional implications of a divorce.
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The basics
Find out the basics of divorce proceedings here:
The different types of divorces in South Africa
What are the grounds for divorce in South Africa?
How to get a DIY divorce in South Africa
What does it cost to get divorced in South Africa?
It's complicated
What happens when separations aren't simple? We provide advice and insight from experts here:
A local divorce lawyer shares his experience of the Covid-19 lockdown
Has the lockdown destroyed your marriage? Here's what to do next
Can you get a divorce without your spouse’s consent?
Maintenance money: to some, more divisive than divorce
'She took what belonged to me': A reader asks what next, after her husband had an affair
'She does not know him': How to get a fraudulent marriage annulled
My husband pretended he was going to work when in fact he divorced me. What can I do?
Dignified divorce
We've got advice and expert help from a range of therapists, mentors and experts here:
How to tell your child you’re getting divorced
How do parents go about setting up a parental plan after a divorce? An expert advises
On Global Fair Divorce Day, we speak to a local divorce mentor about how to ensure a fair divorce
How to maintain a mature relationship with your spouse during the divorce process
'I'm afraid to lose my belongings': How to have an amicable divorce
Parental alienation
Find out more about the laws protecting children from parental alienation here:
This is how you know if your ex is turning your child against you
Parental alienation explained: FAQs, terms and concepts
Parental alienation has officially been recognised by WHO
Reader shares heartbreaking story of parental alienation
How do I know if my ex is turning my child against me? Join our live Parental Alienation Q&A today
'My child's father won't see him, what can I do?'
Can a parent or grandparent refuse access without a court order?
Is your ex trying to turn your child against you? Find out in our live Parental Alienation Q&A today
Are you struggling with parental alienation in lockdown?
In the News
Find the latest updates relating to divorce in South Africa here:
Revealed: South Africa has one of the lowest divorce rates worldwide
Are lockdown divorce applications on the rise? It looks like it
ConCourt makes significant interim maintenance ruling on divorce proceedings
Women in customary marriages now have equal rights to marital property
Lawyers call January 'Divorce Month': How to avoid becoming a statistic this year
Reader Q&A
We answer readers tricky questions here, with advice and comment from legal professionals and experts:
Is failure to contribute financially grounds for divorce? A legal expert answers
My ex gossips about my parenting choices to her family! What can I do?
Someone fraudulently transferred a title deed to his name, instead of my mother's. What do I do?
Life after divorce
Advice for getting back on the horse because "Not all storms come to destroy your life, some come to clear your path."
Dating after a divorce - Do’s and Don’ts
Re-framing divorce: Families and their changing shapes
How to be a present father after a divorce
'You leave with what you came in with': What you need to know about spousal maintenance
Divorce without borders: How to share the kids after separation
My husband pretended he was going to work when in fact he divorced me. What can I do?
We can help
Do you have a legal question you need help with? Share your questions via email at chatback@parent24.com and we may speak to a legal professional on your behalf. Anonymous contributions are welcome.
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