Family Law deals with the personal relationships that matter most — marriage, divorce, child maintenance, custody, domestic violence, and guardianship. This section explains the legal processes step-by-step and compares how South African and UK family courts handle these sensitive matters.
After divorce, many people in the United Kingdom choose to return to their maiden name as a way of regaining a sense of personal identity. The process of restoring your maiden name after divorce in the UK is not automatic and involves several steps that ensure your new name is legally recognised across all official … Read more
After a divorce, many people in the United Kingdom choose to return to their maiden name as a way of starting fresh. Changing back to your maiden name after divorce in the UK is a common step towards reclaiming your personal identity, especially after years of being legally known by a married surname. The process … Read more
When a marriage ends, one of the key practical matters many people face is updating official documents to reflect their new name. Changing your name on a passport after divorce in the UK is one of the most important steps, especially if you plan to travel. A passport is a legal identity document, and its … Read more
When a marriage ends, many people want to return to the name they used before marriage. While the process of changing your name is generally simple, questions often arise about whether it can be done for free. In the United Kingdom, there are certain cases where you can change your name after divorce without paying … Read more
After divorce, many people in the United Kingdom decide to return to their maiden name as part of moving forward. The process can carry both legal and social implications, especially if you have been known by your married name for several years. While the law in the UK gives you full freedom to choose which … Read more
When a marriage ends, one of the personal choices a person must make is whether to keep or change their surname. In the United Kingdom, many people decide to keep their married name after divorce, either for practical, emotional, or family reasons. This decision can carry both legal and social implications, but the good news … Read more
When a marriage comes to an end, one of the questions many people ask is whether they can continue using their married surname. In the United Kingdom, keeping your married name after divorce is a personal decision that is fully recognised in law. Some choose to keep it for the sake of their children, others … Read more
For many people going through or recovering from divorce, financial stability in later life becomes a serious concern. One common question is whether a divorced spouse can get social security benefits in the UK based on their ex-partner’s National Insurance record. In 2026, the UK’s State Pension system continues to include certain entitlements for divorced … Read more
Losing an ex-spouse can bring mixed emotions, but for many divorced individuals, it also raises an important financial question. Can a divorced spouse get social security benefits after death in the UK? The short answer is that under certain conditions, yes, a divorced person may be able to receive benefits related to their ex-partner’s contributions. … Read more
The age of 62 is often associated with early retirement and pension access in many countries. In the United States, for example, divorced spouses can start receiving Social Security benefits at this age under specific conditions. However, in the United Kingdom, the pension and social security system works differently. The UK does not offer early … Read more