How-to
Uncontested divorce without an attorney
22 May 2026 · 6 min
Save PDF — share with family or counselIf you and your spouse agree on division of assets and children, an uncontested divorce is one of the most common self-represented High Court matters in South Africa.
Core documents
- Summons and Particulars of Claim.
- Deed of Settlement (Rule 41A mediation notice where required).
- Parenting Plan — minors only; exclude children 18+.
- Filing Guide — timelines, sheriff service, and cost estimates.
Common registrar bounces
- Wrong party labels (use Applicant / Respondent in family motions).
- Missing JURAT or SERVICE blocks on affidavits.
- Annexures not numbered FA1, FA2… with matching references in the body.
Generate a court-ready divorce pack — R1,499 once-off or from R249/month.
Start divorce workflowEducational only — not legal advice. I AM LAW helps self-represented litigants prepare documents and understand procedure; it does not replace an attorney where your matter requires one.