When can spouses get a divorce?
There are only two grounds for divorce, namely the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; or mental illness or continued unconsciousness of one of the spouses.Examples of the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage as a ground for divorce include: the spouses not living together for a continuous period of one year; abuse towards the spouse or […]
Safeguarding children’s rights during divorce
Divorce and the resulting challenges regarding child custody and the responsibilities of parents can be an ugly and difficult process. This is especially true of the children whose emotional and physical wellbeing would have to be taken into account during the entire process. However, the office of the Family Advocate offers an efficient and free […]
Rule 43 Applications
Divorce proceedings can take years to come to conclusion and this leaves certain issues unresolved until such a time. A Rule 43 Application can be used to find a comparatively speedy interim solution to important issues such as maintenance and access to minor children. If you are involved in an opposed divorce action you may […]