ASSIGNMENT

Semester 1 2024
Module name Family Law
Module code LFL162
Due date 22 April 2024
Total marks 50

This assignment is compulsory and must be submitted through CANVAS,

inside the corresponding Module Class Course on or before 22 April 2024 by
24:00.

STEP 1: COMPLETING YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Your assignment answer must include the following sections:

COVER PAGE
Please include the following information on the first page of the assignment:
Name, Surname, Student Number and Module Code.

BODY
1. The assignment answers must be typed in MS Word format and saved as a
PDF document (File > Save As > Save as Type: PDF).
2. Save your file (MS Word or PDF) with the following naming convention:
[STUDENTNUMBER] [MODULECODE] [SURNAME].pdf
E.g. 21111234 BCU101 Surname.pdf

LIST OF REFERENCES
Refer to the STADIO Referencing guide HERE for guidance.

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Once you have completed your assignment and saved it, you must log in to CANVAS
to submit your assignment by the due date.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that you submit your assignment answers on or before the due
date and time.

STEP 2: SUBMITTING YOUR ASSIGNMENT ON CANVAS

Once you have completed your assignment, log in to CANVAS as follows:

1. Log in to CANVAS using your MySTADIO details:

(Username: studentnumber@stadioDL.ac.za and Password: ID number)
2. A specific course inside of CANVAS for each of your modules has been created
for you to submit your Assignment to. Select the desired module from the
dashboard.
3. Submit your assignment before the end of the due date.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE ANSWER THAT YOU SUBMIT IS IN MS WORD OR

PDF FORMAT. NO SCANNED DOCUMENT WILL BE MARKED.

• The process detailed above is the same on a personal computer and mobile
device. You will, however, need to ensure that you have saved your completed
assignment on the mobile device and have downloaded the CANVAS Student
Application before attempting to submit.
• You do not require a CANVAS class ID and enrolment key to access your
registered module class, as you have been allocated to the class based on your
registration. If you do not see your module class appear, please contact the office
for assistance.
• If you experience any difficulties during the submission process – after reading
through the guide and attempting the prescribed steps – please do not hesitate to
contact the office for assistance.

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Question 1 (20 marks)

M and X are divorcing and have one minor child, J. M comes to you for legal information
and would like to know more about the aspects a court may regulate where the
maintenance of dependent children is concerned. She specifically wants you to
elaborate on the different legal positions and the orders a court may make in each
instance.

Comprehensively discuss the maintenance of children where divorce is concerned and

inform M on her aforementioned request.

Note: Each aspect must be addressed under a separate heading.

Question 2 (10 marks)

Mr P and Miss R have been in a relationship for 9 years and have been living together
for 5 years. They are undecided whether they want to get engaged and then married or
if they want to continue with the relationship as it is.

They are sure that they want their rights to be protected, regardless of the path they will
follow.

2.1 In the context of South African law, explain to Mr P how spouses can protect
their rights within their marriage, specifically focusing on concepts like assets,
liability, succession and spousal maintenance. (5)

2.2 In the context of South African law, explain to Miss R what their current
relationship may be classified as and how they can protect their rights in terms
of this relationship. (5)

Question 3 (20 marks)

Research the topic of Spousal Maintenance in the instance of the dissolution of marriage
by divorce. You are required to use the specific sources to compile a comprehensive
analysis of the different results you found using the various sources.

The sources should be the following:

1. Prescribed textbook

2. Chat GPT

3. Google Scholar

4. Elicit.org

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Use the following table to document your comprehensive analysis.

Prescribed ChatGPT Google Elicit.org

Textbook Scholar
Definition of
spousal
maintenance
after divorce
Factors the
court takes into
account
Types of
maintenance
orders
Accuracy of
research
results
Accuracy of
references and
legislation cited

Assignment Total: 50 Marks

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