'I have to ask him to help me financially': How does spousal support work when you live with your ex?
Legal experts unpack spousal maintenance post-divorce and the value of cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples.
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Legal experts unpack spousal maintenance post-divorce and the value of cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples.
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Salome Koekemoer, another family lawyer, said she had also noticed an increase in divorce cases. “It does seem as if the extra time together during lockdown caused existing problems or issues to escalate during this time. Parties are not willing to admit to any fault on their side, and consequently not eager to try to save the marriage,” said Koekemoer. Online schooling had also affected some couples, she said. “The stress of couples having to work and assist their children with having to attend online schooling is taking its toll, especially with one parent having to make more sacrifi...