Divorce is a legally dissolve one’s marriage with (someone).
How Much Does Divorce Cost In South Africa
An uncontested divorce can cost anything between R800 and R20 000.
The cost mostly depends on the complexity of the divorce settlement agreement and the complexity surrounding the care and contact of any minor children.
Who pays for divorce in South Africa?
Always a significant issue in a divorce case is the legal costs and who must pay.
The truth is that if one spouse is unemployed and the other the major breadwinner, the breadwinner at the end of the day will have to pay the costs of both sides, or at least contribute thereto.
What is the cheapest way to get divorced?
The cheapest way to get the divorce would be to fill out the papers together with your spouse, rather than having a lawyer fill out the papers, and jointly ask for the divorce order. You can find the papers online, fill them out with your spouse and then bring them to the court to be filed.
How can I get a quick divorce in South Africa?
An uncontested divorce in South Africa
Uncontested divorces are the quickest and cheapest option.
They involve both parties working with the same attorney to forge an agreement. This agreement then goes to court.
How long does a divorce take in South Africa?
An uncontested divorce can be finalized in as little as 4 weeks.
If a divorce is contested it may take between 2 – 3 years, but most contested divorces do settle long before they go on trial.
How long after divorce can you remarry in South Africa?
The South African courts understand it takes time to get over a divorce, which is why the legal system gives you three months to update your will after you officially get divorced.