Effects of Divorce on You and Your Spouse Divorce is typically a last resort for couples who are facing considerable marital difficulties. Regardless of reasons, most Parties would not wish to entertain the option of divorce seriously, until marital relations are teetering on the edge of breaking down. Often, either Party would have been thinking …
When a loved one passes, the assets that they leave behind form their estate. In order for the deceased Party’s assets to be distributed to the intended surviving family members and friends, their estate must be administered. The administration of a deceased Party’s estate will require applying to the Family Courts for a Grant of …
There are times in either the divorce or custody proceedings where it may be necessary to hire a Private Investigator to gather evidence in support of your case. In this article, we will look at the role that Private Investigators play and when a Party might require such services. Role of a Private Investigator As …
During contested custody or matrimonial proceedings, both Parties will need to file Affidavits that set out their positions on ancillary matters. These Affidavits would also contain evidence in support of what the Parties are seeking. Accordingly, when it comes to disputes involving child issues, a Party might wonder whether they can adduce a psychiatric report …
Getting divorced is a typically messy affair in itself, much less when there are children to the marriage. Even after divorce proceedings have concluded, Parties and their children will still have to adjust to a “new normal” post-divorce. The typical struggle will only be made more difficult when a special needs child is involved. In …
Where circumstances call for it, the Children and Young Persons Act 1993 allows the Director-General of Social Welfare or Protector to remove a child under 18 years of age from their family home. The statutory arm that investigates whether a child is in need of protection and intervenes if necessary is the Child Protective Service …
Leading up to and during the course of divorce proceedings, both Parties will likely see the worst sides of each other. This is only exacerbated when you are dealing with a narcissistic spouse. In this article, we will explore the challenges that you are bound to face in divorcing a narcissist, as well as the …
People have often heard of pre-nuptial agreements , which are contracts made between Parties (i.e., fiancé and fiancée) prior to marriage on how a subsequent divorce is to proceed. Post-nuptial agreements are, however, less commonly known. These agreements are the equivalent of pre-nuptial agreements made by Parties, but during the course of their marriage, where …
The importance of protecting and preserving your own assets needs little explanation. In this article, we will go through the various methods and scenarios in which you may wish to take action to preserve your assets. Preserving Pre-Marital Assets Prior to getting married, a Party may have certain assets in their name, and may wish …
Leaving a legacy is about planning how your estate assets are to be distributed upon your passing. As life can be full of uncertainty, such an important matter is best handled earlier in life rather than later. In this article, we will highlight the importance of planning your legacy, the methods of legacy planning, and …
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