Understanding the division of retirement benefits at divorce
Understanding the nuances of ‘pension interest’ and ensuring accurate wording in the divorce order is vital to avoid complications.
Understanding the nuances of ‘pension interest’ and ensuring accurate wording in the divorce order is vital to avoid complications.
A recent study by Schroders and Ad Lucem highlights significant challenges and opportunities for advisers to address the evolving needs of female clients.
The first wife bought wedding dresses for the third and fourth wives, but this did not prove that she consented to the marriages.
The High Court also rejects a wife’s claim for R300 000 to pay for renovations and furniture, saying Rule 43 does not provide for lump-sum payments.
The fund said the automated payment of the spouse’s 50% interest was already in process, and the payment could not be stopped.
A wealthy Durban businessman has failed in his bid to “hide” more than R5.5 million from his wife. He had hastily established a trust and repaid his father an old debt. The Supreme […]
A Johannesburg father who owes about R200 000 in maintenance for his children will not be able to get his hands on the proceeds of the sale of his house until he pays […]
A case that came before the Financial Services Tribunal has underscored the importance of ensuring that divorce settlements conform to the provisions of the Pension Funds Act and the Divorce Act when addressing […]
A case that came before the Financial Services Tribunal has underscored the importance of ensuring that divorce settlements conform to the provisions of the Pension Funds Act and the Divorce Act when addressing […]
Although the official statistics for South Africa’s divorce rate during COVID-19 are yet be released, StatsSA, in its 2019 Marriages and Divorces report, found that the divorce courts processed 23,710 divorces. Globally, the […]
In 2016 the Johannesburg High Court ruled that a living annuity does not form part of a spouse’s estate for purposes of calculating the accrual claim. This ruling has now been overturned by […]
In a recent blog post, Van der Spuy & Partners, a local law firm, advises readers to make sure that they have their will carefully reviewed by an attorney when they are divorced […]
Following the gazetting of the Government Employees Pension Law Amendment Bill on 23 May 2019, the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF) has amended and implemented the new rules and will no longer subject […]
According to the Divorce Act, a member’s pension interest in a retirement fund is regarded as part of the member’s assets. This means that it may be taken into account when determining how […]
According to the Divorce Act, a member’s pension interest in a retirement fund is regarded as part of the member’s assets. This means that it may be taken into account when determining how […]
Although getting divorced is a relatively straightforward process, at least from a legal perspective, the emotional and financial implications are often enormous. This is the view of Allan Gray’s Legal Advisor, Mlulamiu Nxele. […]