N K v K M (2018/25403) [2018] ZAGPJHC 634 (7 December 2018)

Application for separation of issues in terms of rule 33 (4) of the Rules. Applicant seeking determination of the issue of decree of divorce be separated from that of division of joint estate in the divorce proceedings. Legal principles governing separation restated. Consequences to the application in terms rule 43 of the Rules once separation is granted and decree of divorce is made. Can a rule 43 application sustain once decree of divorce is granted.