[D104] SHOULD YOU FILE FOR DIVORCE FIRST? PROS AND CONS

[@niki_thechef1161]

Good day I would like to find out does this information also apply to customary marriage that was not registered?

[@mmmotives7452]

Please make video of Spouse Abandonment and specifically a Disabled Spouse. Thank you!

[@legalleaderssouthafricanfa6798]

Hello there, thank you. Will do!

[@mbonganizondi]

Who is liable for the legal fees in an uncontested/mutual understanding divorce, the plaintiff or the defendant?

[@legalleaderssouthafricanfa6798]

Hello Bongani - generally both parties contribute to the costs.

[@tiadee6358]

What happens to debts like credit when you divorce? If the husband has alot of debts is the wife liable to pay when they divorce?

[@legalleaderssouthafricanfa6798]

Hello Tia this is a good question. It depends on whether you are married in community of property or by antenuptial contract. This will affect how your divorce is finalized in South Africa.

[@tiadee6358]

@@legalleaderssouthafricanfa6798 its community of property, so we share debts? Even if he came with the debt before marriage?

[@legalleaderssouthafricanfa6798]

@@tiadee6358 That is correct
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[@o.ujonathan8414]

I've been waiting for devorce papers since last year, my wife filed first for divorce and when I ask her about this her response is, devorce papers are on the way🤷‍♂️
What can I do to get this over with, I want out, please guide me... wouldn't mind calling to get further information

[@legalleaderssouthafricanfa6798]

Hello O.U Jonathan
Generally divorce summons only lasts for a year if it has not been served.
And in terms of South African law, only the Sheriff of the Court can serve you with divorce papers. Regardless of whether it is a contested or uncontested divorce.
We would suggest that you book an appointment with our office so that we can go through all of the details of your case.
To book your appointment, please email us: [e-mail]
Speak to you soon,
Aslam Moolla
Attorney

[@nokuzolamakroti3845]

Good evening Mr Jonathan,
I have filed for divorce twice, we have been separated for 4 years now.
My estranged partner is deliberately avoiding the sherrif. He doesn't want to sign the papers.
Is there anything that can be done, so that I can get this over and done with?

[@legalleaderssouthafricanfa6798]

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