Yes, creditors may still claim from you after divorce if you remain legally liable for the debt. A divorce settlement that allocates payment to your ex-spouse does not automatically release you from a loan, a valid suretyship or liability arising from your former matrimonial property regime. However, being an ex-spouse does not make you responsible for every debt your former partner owes.
Your medical aid arrangements may change after divorce. Whether you can remain on your former spouse’s scheme depends on the law and the scheme’s registered rules. Who must pay the contributions and other medical expenses is a separate question, governed by any applicable maintenance agreement or court order.
A child’s views about seeing a parent must be considered based on their age, maturity, and development, but a child does not automatically decide whether court-ordered contact ends. The child’s best interests remain paramount, and existing arrangements may need to be formally reconsidered.
Yes, you can contest a will in South Africa, but you must have valid legal grounds and supporting evidence. These may include improper execution, lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, fraud, or concerns about the will’s authenticity.
If someone uses your registered trademark without permission, their conduct may amount to trademark infringement under South African law. Depending on the circumstances, the trademark owner may be able to obtain an interdict, claim damages or pursue other legal remedies.
Who pays the bond while a divorce is pending depends on the spouses’ financial arrangements, matrimonial property regime and any interim agreement or court order. Until the property or home loan is formally dealt with, existing obligations generally remain in place.
A registered trademark in South Africa lasts for 10 years from the application date, and you can renew it indefinitely for further 10-year periods. However, owners must renew it on time and genuinely use their trademark to maintain effective protection.
Yes, parenting plans can be changed after divorce when circumstances or a child’s needs change. How the plan is amended depends on whether it was registered with the Family Advocate or made by court order, with the child’s best interests remaining the priority.
Who keeps the house in a divorce depends on factors such as your matrimonial property regime, ownership, divorce settlement and financial circumstances. One spouse may retain the home, sell it and divide the proceeds, or deal with it according to a court order.
If someone dies without a valid will in South Africa, their estate is distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act. The law determines which relatives inherit and in what proportions, generally prioritising a surviving spouse, descendants and other close family members.