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\u201cYou can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.\u201d (C.S. Lewis)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Divorce is traumatic, to the extent that it\u2019s widely considered to be the second most stressful life event (behind only the death of a spouse, and ahead of marital separation and going to jail!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you\u2019ve come to the conclusion that your marriage is so unhappy or toxic that you have no alternative but to put an end to it, you\u2019ll need to know how to go about obtaining a divorce, and what your legal rights are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole process can feel overwhelming, but it needn\u2019t be. Here\u2019s a clear, simplified overview, followed by a Q & A section to address some of the concerns and queries you may be grappling with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9 common questions answered<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of the most commonly asked questions. Let us know if you have any others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Do I have grounds for divorce? <\/strong>Our law has since 1979 had a \u201cno fault\u201d concept, so all you must show is that your marriage has broken down irretrievably, with no reasonable possibility of reconciliation. Mental illness or coma are other grounds for divorce but fortunately they rarely apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. How long does it all take?<\/strong> In an uncontested divorce (depending on how quickly you reach agreement, how busy the courts are, and a myriad of other factors) you should work on between two and three months. A complex contested divorce on the other hand could take years, particularly when fought bitterly through all the appeal courts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. How are our children protected?<\/strong> Parenting plans, care and contact, maintenance and schooling arrangements can and should be settled by agreement if possible. Otherwise, the Family Advocate\u2019s office can help \u2013 it\u2019s a free and impartial service, tasked with protecting the welfare of children through investigation, mediation, reporting and making recommendations to the court. If you are still deadlocked and leave it to the court to decide one way or the other, bear in mind that our courts always put your children\u2019s best interests first \u2013 no exceptions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What about maintenance for me and our children?<\/strong> Both of you must contribute to the reasonable financial needs of your children based on your respective financial positions, and child maintenance orders in favour of the parent with primary care (\u201ccustody\u201d in the old terminology) are commonly granted. Orders for spousal maintenance (\u201calimony\u201d in American legalese) are less common and depend on a host of factors. You may also be able to claim interim maintenance pending the divorce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. How much will this cost me?<\/strong> We can give you an idea of the likely cost based on whether or not the divorce is contested and the complexity of the issues involved. A simple, uncontested divorce will always be the least costly option. If the divorce is contested and you can\u2019t afford to pay legal fees, you may be entitled to a contribution to your legal costs from your spouse. Sometimes, when granting a disputed divorce, a court will order one of you to pay the other\u2019s costs, but the general rule is that each of you will pay your own costs. And of course you can always agree between yourselves who pays what costs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. What assets will I get? <\/strong>What you are legally entitled to depends largely on whether you are married in community of property or out of community of property (with or without accrual), and on what your ante-nuptial contract (if you made one) says. The court also has wide discretion to order a redistribution of assets in your favour in appropriate cases \u2013 and of course you can agree between the two of you to divide assets any way you want. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. What if there\u2019s domestic abuse?<\/strong> We\u2019ll help you get an urgent protection order to keep you and your children safe. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. I really don\u2019t want this to go to trial, how can I avoid that?<\/strong> Mediation is often an effective way to help parties reach an agreement on contentious issues. The reality is that most divorce disputes are eventually settled by agreement \u2013 if not upfront, then \u201con the steps of the court\u201d, or perhaps only after battle has begun and everyone can see which way the wind\u2019s blowing. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. How does Home Affairs know I\u2019m divorced? <\/strong>We\u2019ll help you send a certified copy of the divorce decree to Home Affairs to update your marital status on the National Population Register.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Talk to us if you\u2019re considering divorce \u2013 or even if you just want to understand your options.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Disclaimer:\u00a0The information provided herein should not be used or relied on as professional advice. No liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions nor for any loss or damage arising from reliance upon any information herein. Always contact us for specific and detailed advice.<\/p>\n

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