Category Archives: Monneka Tahir

Mental Capacity and Divorce – High Court Ends ‘Empty Husk’ Marriage

Only those with the mental capacity to make important decisions for themselves can consent to...

Pre-Nuptial Agreement Fails to Draw Venom from Super Big Money Divorce

One laudable aim of most pre-nuptial agreements is to simplify the division of assets should...

High Court Gives Effect to French Marriage Contract in Big Money Divorce

When spouses each make valuable contributions to a long marriage, the general rule is that...

Intransigence in Divorce Proceedings Can Come at a Crushing Price

In divorce proceedings, those who make overly ambitious financial claims or fail to enter into...

The Concept of ‘Needs’ in Big Money Divorce Cases – Everything is Relative

Very rich people tend to get used to enjoying very expensive lifestyles and their assessment...

Family Judge Labours to Achieve Fairness Between Debt-Laden Divorcees

So-called ‘big money’ divorces may grab the headlines, but lower-value disputes can often be the...

Divorcees – This is Why Compromise is Always the Best Way Forward

Any good lawyer will tell you that it is much better to reach an amicable...