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Judge Slashes Wife’s Divorce Claim | Johannesburg News
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A Western Cape High Court judge just handed down a fiery divorce ruling after a wife demanded a fortune in maintenance — including thousands for household bills, mortgage, cleaners, and even a whopping R300K for her own legal fees. The husband fought back, calling her claims inflated and full of errors, and the judge agreed — slashing her requested amount from R44K to just R25K/month for 12 months, plus covering bond, rates, utilities, medical aid, kids’ education, and car costs — while also ordering him to pay R40K toward her legal bills. The judge called out her financial paperwork for contradictions and double-counting, noting her loans didn’t add up and seemed designed to paint him as the villain. The case began in September 2023, with separation in December 2024 after counseling failed. The judge warned that if her financial situation doesn’t improve after 12 months, she can ask for a review — a stern reminder: court demands must be honest, not exaggerated.
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