Opinion
Why We Built On Good Terms
On Good Terms started with a simple thought: There has to be a better way to divorce. We didn’t arrive at that idea as outsiders looking at a broken system…
Thinking out loud
Writing on separating better
How separation actually works in South Africa, where the system fails the people in it, and what we are building. Written plainly, by the people doing the work.
Opinion
What if you didn't have to face your spouse to negotiate your divorce?
Divorce negotiations can be emotionally brutal, especially when you're sitting face-to-face with the person you're separating from. Believe me, I've been t…
Opinion
Can You DIY Your Divorce in South Africa?
With the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, more people are asking a very reasonable question: Do I really need a lawyer to get divorced? If you and…
Guides
The Divorce Process, Explained
Same court order. A different road to get there. Every divorce in South Africa ends the same way: a court grants a decree of divorce. Lawyers, mediators, litigation, a platform: what actually changes between them is how two people get there, not where they end up.
Guides
Married Out of Community of Property with Accrual? How Accrual Works When You Divorce
Of South Africa's main matrimonial property regimes, accrual is probably the one most frequently misunderstood. People often know they are married “out of…
Guides
How to Get Divorced Amicably in South Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, you may be wondering whether it is possible to do it without turning the end of your marriage into a legal…
If you are at this point
You can separate on good terms
One structured process, both of you, from the first questions to the final Decree of Divorce. Reading is free; so is finding out whether this fits your situation.