1. Gather Necessary Documents:
2. Submit Your Claim
3. Legal Representation

1. Initial Application:
Police Bail:
In some cases, an accused person may be granted bail by the police before their first court appearance, particularly for less serious offenses.

To initiate a divorce in South Africa, a spouse must approach the High Court or Regional Court, file a summons, and serve it on the other spouse, who can then agree to or defend the divorce.

1. Gather Necessary Documents:
2. Submit Your Claim
3. Legal Representation

To initiate a divorce in South Africa, a spouse must approach the High Court or Regional Court, file a summons, and serve it on the other spouse, who can then agree to or defend the divorce.

1. Know your parties.
2. Agree on the terms.
3. Set clear boundaries.
4. Spell out the consequences.
5. Specify how you will resolve disputes.
6. Cover confidentiality

1. Initial Application: Police Bail: In some cases, an accused person may be granted bail by the police before their first court appearance, particularly for less serious offenses. Court Bail: If the police refuse to grant bail or if the offense is more serious, the accused must apply for court bail, usually at the first court appearance (bail hearing).