Posted on 8/7/2025 2:42 PM By Cor van Deventer
Divorce is never simple—but when one spouse is mentally ill or in a prolonged state of unconsciousness, the legal and ethical questions become far more complex. Can a person in such a vulnerable condition be divorced? And if so, are there any safeguards in place to protect them from being financially or legally exploited?
Posted on 8/4/2025 2:36 PM By Cor van Deventer
Cognitive decline, psychiatric illness, or catastrophic injury can strip a person of the legal capacity to make financial and personal choices, leaving their assets and wellbeing exposed to risk. In South Africa, the law recognises the gravity of this situation and provides formal mechanisms to protect both the incapacitated adult and their estate.