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Trusts on Divorce: Are You Stuck with an Ex-Spouse as Trustee?

Trusts on Divorce: Are You Stuck with an Ex-Spouse as Trustee?

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jun 27, 2022 | Family Law, Trusts

“Love is grand. Divorce is a hundred grand.” (Anon) That’s a great scenario whilst the marriage prospers, but what happens on divorce? A recent High Court decision addressed one such scenario – Trusts may be formed for a variety of reasons, and the purpose and...
New Ruling on Divorce Assets: How Does it Affect You?

New Ruling on Divorce Assets: How Does it Affect You?

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | May 26, 2022 | Family Law

“…the inequality at hand is caused when, after the conclusion of the marriage, a distortion is caused by the fact that one spouse contributes directly or indirectly to the other’s maintenance or the increase of the other’s estate without any quid pro quo.”...
What Can You Do When Someone Close to You Has No Control Over Their Spending?

What Can You Do When Someone Close to You Has No Control Over Their Spending?

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Mar 29, 2022 | Family Law

“A prodigal is a person who, through some defect of character or will, squanders his or her assets with such abandon that he or she threatens to reduce himself or herself and/or her dependents to destitution” (extract from judgment below) What can you do when someone...
Why Life Partners Still Need Cohabitation Agreements and Wills

Why Life Partners Still Need Cohabitation Agreements and Wills

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jan 26, 2022 | Family Law, Wills and Estate Planning

“Census data of 2016 reveals that approximately 3.2 million South Africans cohabit outside of marriage and that this number is increasing steadily.” (Extract from judgment below) What happens if your life partner dies without leaving you anything in their will (“Last...
Divorce: Claiming Interim Maintenance and a Contribution to Legal Costs

Divorce: Claiming Interim Maintenance and a Contribution to Legal Costs

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jan 4, 2022 | Family Law, Uncategorized

Even if your marriage is collapsing around you, you might be afraid to sue for divorce because you have no money to survive on, plus you know that a hotly contested divorce might take years to finalise while your breadwinner spouse fights you tooth and nail every step...
A Victim of Sexual Harassment Must Report It “Immediately”

A Victim of Sexual Harassment Must Report It “Immediately”

by Guthrie Colananni Attorneys | Jan 4, 2022 | Family Law

“…sexual harassment is a heinous and horrendous conduct since it undermines the dignity of women and the values enshrined in our Constitution.” (Extract from judgment below) Employers have a strong duty to provide a safe workplace for their employees, and to protect...
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