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WHAT IS AN UNCONTESTED DIVORCE?
In an uncontested divorce, the parties do not dispute or argue over issues of property division, child custody and support. In other words where both spouses are in agreement about all the aspects affected by the act of divorce and the court is not required to make decisions over disputed or contested issues.
Once you and your spouse have made a decision to divorce in an amicable way by discussing your options and agreeing in principle on all the aspects of your divorce, you can approach our uncontested divorce lawyers to assist you in drafting a settlement agreement. The settlement agreement needs to be legal and binding and, in the case of minor children, endorsed by the Offices of the Famliy Advocate before a court would grant the divorce order.
By this time you would both have agreed on aspects regarding custody of your children as well as contact/access, maintenance payable in respect of the children and the length thereof, spousal maintenance (if any) and the division of assets.
The parenting plan will be incorporated in the settlement agreement. The parenting plan will deal with all the contact between the parties and this minor children, including contact during the week, over weekends, over long weekends and during shool holidays. Another important aspect that you will have to agree on is which parent will be the primary caregiver of the minor children, or whether both parents will act as primary caregivers.

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Proceeding with your divorce on an unopposed basis is the fastest, simplest and quickest way.
A divorce order granted by default is also a form of uncontested divorce. If you serve a divorce summons on your spouse and he/she does not oppose same, the court will grant a divorce by default. After your decision to divorce, our attorneys will assist in the preparation of a summons, a court will issue the summons and a sheriff will serve the summons on your spouse. In the event that your spouse does not answer with a specified number of days, our attorneys will assist further in approaching the court to enrol the divorce on the unopposed roll.
One of our attorneys specialising in Family Law will draft the settlement agreement in order to ensure that the agreement adheres to the requirements of the Divorce Act, Family Advocate and Court.
Choose Burger Huyser Attorneys’ uncontested divorce lawyers as we have gained vast experience in dealing with uncontested divorce matters over the years. We pride ourselves on delivering a discreet and confidential service, whilst gently guiding you through the challenging and emotional time.
Frequently Asked Questions
An uncontested divorce in South Africa typically costs between R15,000 and R25,000 or more. This can vary depending on the complexity and the lawyer’s fees.
An uncontested divorce in South Africa generally takes between 3 and 6 months to finalise, assuming all paperwork is correctly completed and there are no delays.
Once an uncontested divorce is finalised and the decree is granted by the court, it cannot generally be reversed. However, parties may apply for amendments to certain terms if agreed upon or if new circumstances arise.
There is no automatic divorce after a period of separation in South Africa. You must apply for divorce, and the grounds for divorce typically involve proving that the marriage has broken down irretrievably.
In South Africa, your pension fund is considered part of the marital assets and is subject to division during a divorce. The court can order a portion of the pension fund to be transferred to the other spouse as part of the divorce settlement.
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Choose Burger Huyser Attorneys as we have gained vast experience in dealing with child maintenance matters over the years. We pride ourselves on delivering a discreet and confidential service, whilst ensuring you obtain the best possible outcome for your child/children’s welfare and future.
For your convenience, our service offering also includes Uncontested Divorce Lawyers Alberton, Uncontested Divorce Lawyers Randburg, Uncontested Divorce Lawyers Sandton, Uncontested Divorce Lawyers Roodepoort, Uncontested Divorce Lawyers Bedfordview, Uncontested Divorce Lawyers Centurion & Uncontested Divorce Lawyers Pretoria.
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