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Divorce in Mauritius: A Complete Legal Guide
The grounds, procedure and decisions that shape a divorce in Mauritius.
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Eight starting points across family life, work, property and the courts.
family law
Child Custody in Mauritius: A Complete Guide
How custody, parental authority and a child’s welfare are approached.
estate & succession
Making a Will in Mauritius
The formal choices involved in recording how an estate should pass.
for expats
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Mauritius?
A clear route through the legal questions for a non-citizen purchaser.
for expats
Divorce for Expats Living in Mauritius
Jurisdiction, recognition and the practical consequences across borders.
employment
Unfair Dismissal in Mauritius: Your Rights
The process, evidence and remedies that may follow a dismissal.
civil & commercial
Civil Litigation in Mauritius: A Guide
What happens from the first dispute assessment to a court decision.
criminal law
Criminal Law in Mauritius: A Complete Guide
The principal stages, safeguards and court process explained plainly.
Founder’s Desk
Commentary in its original context.
Long-form articles by Mokshda Pertaub, preserved with their real publication dates and article-specific archival notes.
Constitutional Law & Human Rights ·
Is Same-Sex Marriage Legally Excluded in Mauritius?- The Mauritian Civil Code, Constitutional equality and the changing African human-rights landscape
Mokshda Pertaub examines same-sex marriage in Mauritius through the Civil Code, constitutional equality and African human-rights law.
Gender Justice ·
Finally, a Law on Femicide in Mauritius — Reflections on a Historic Milestone and the Road Ahead-
Mokshda Pertaub reflects on Mauritius’s 2026 femicide reform, its legal significance and the work still needed on prevention and accountability.
Constitutional Accountability ·
Can the State be held to be financially accountable in cases of femicide?
A dated legal commentary on whether institutional failures to protect women from known risks could expose the Mauritian State to financial liability.
Gender Justice Archive ·
Time for Mauritius to Take a Stand Against Femicide
A 2025 founder commentary urging Mauritius to define, prevent and respond to femicide through law, education and coordinated public action.
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Family Law
- Divorce in Mauritius: A Complete Legal Guide
- Grounds for Divorce in Mauritius Explained
- Divorce by Mutual Consent in Mauritius
- How Long Does a Divorce Take in Mauritius?
- How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Mauritius?
- Divorce Procedure at the Family Division
- Provisional vs Final Decree of Divorce
- Contested Divorce in Mauritius: What to Expect
- Divorce for Fault Under the Code Civil
- Can I Divorce Without My Spouse's Consent?
- Judicial Separation vs Divorce in Mauritius
- Child Custody in Mauritius: A Complete Guide
- How Do Mauritian Courts Decide Custody?
- Child Visitation Rights in Mauritius
- Child Maintenance in Mauritius: How Much?
- Alimony and Spousal Maintenance in Mauritius
- Enforcing a Maintenance Order in Mauritius
- Parental Authority in Mauritius Explained
- Child Abduction and Mauritius: Legal Options
- Taking a Child Abroad After Divorce
- Matrimonial Property Regimes in Mauritius
- Dividing the Family Home in a Divorce
- Prenuptial Agreements in Mauritius
- Legal Requirements to Marry in Mauritius
- Is a Religious Marriage Legal in Mauritius?
- Annulment of Marriage in Mauritius
- Cohabitation Rights in Mauritius
- Protection Orders for Domestic Violence
- How to Apply for a Protection Order
- Occupation and Tenancy Orders in Mauritius
- Breach of a Protection Order in Mauritius
- Domestic Violence and Divorce in Mauritius
- Adoption in Mauritius: Procedure and Rules
- Establishing Paternity in Mauritius
- Rights of Children Born Out of Wedlock
- Children's Act 2020: What Parents Should Know
- The Children's Court of Mauritius Explained
- Corporal Punishment Ban in Mauritius
- Child Marriage Is Banned in Mauritius
- Child Development Unit Investigations
- Foster Care in Mauritius: Law and Process
- Guardianship of a Minor in Mauritius
- Divorce, Pensions and Hidden Assets
- Family Mediation in Mauritius
- What to Bring to a Family Law Consultation
- How to Change a Custody Order in Mauritius
- Domestic Violence: What to Do First
- Can I Remarry After Divorce in Mauritius?
- Changing Your Name After Divorce
- Grandparents' Rights in Mauritius
- How is a business valued in a Mauritius divorce?
- Mauritius divorce involving private company shares
- How are offshore assets handled in Mauritius divorce?
- Mauritius divorce involving trust or foundation assets
- What if a spouse hides assets in a Mauritius divorce?
- Bank records and disclosure in Mauritius divorce
- How are crypto assets addressed in Mauritius divorce?
- Foreign pensions in a Mauritius divorce
- Can interim support be ordered in a Mauritius divorce?
- Who can occupy the Mauritius family home during divorce?
- How can assets be preserved in a Mauritius divorce?
- Privacy in high-value Mauritius family proceedings
- When should a marriage contract be made in Mauritius?
- Can spouses change matrimonial regime in Mauritius?
- Foreign marriage contracts in a Mauritius divorce
- Who owes debts under separation of property in Mauritius?
- Mauritius community property and a family business
- Mauritius divorce and donations between spouses
- Can a French divorce without a judge take effect in Mauritius?
- Financial issues after a foreign divorce in Mauritius
- When does child relocation need consent in Mauritius?
- Opposing an international child relocation in Mauritius
- Urgent return of a child to or from Mauritius
- Mauritius custody when one parent lives abroad
- Can a Mauritius custody order provide video contact?
- Mauritius maintenance and international school fees
- Can a foreign maintenance order be enforced in Mauritius?
- Does a child need travel consent from Mauritius?
- Mauritian parental authority across borders
- Rights of unmarried expat parents in Mauritius
- How is a child's habitual residence shown in Mauritius?
- Urgent child protection for a foreign parent in Mauritius
- Can grandparents abroad seek child contact in Mauritius?
- Protection from domestic abuse for expats in Mauritius
- Emergency occupation of the family home in Mauritius
- Evidence of coercive control in Mauritius family cases
- Digital abuse in Mauritius family proceedings
- How are Mauritius divorce papers served abroad?
- Can family evidence be given remotely in Mauritius?
- Which country should hear a Mauritius-linked divorce?
- Parallel divorce proceedings involving Mauritius
- Translating foreign family documents for Mauritius
- What is the status of a foreign same-sex marriage in Mauritius?
- What effect can a French PACS have in Mauritius?
- Is a divorce settlement enforceable in Mauritius?
Estate & Succession
- Succession and Inheritance in Mauritius
- Forced Heirship Rules in Mauritius
- Making a Will in Mauritius
- Contesting a Will in Mauritius
- Administering an Estate in Mauritius
- Co-Ownership and Indivision Disputes
- Dying Without a Will in Mauritius
- How Long Does a Succession Take?
- Usufruct and Bare Ownership in Mauritius
- Lifetime Gifts and Donations in Mauritius
- Partage: Dividing Inherited Property
- How Your Marriage Regime Affects Inheritance
- Successions With Foreign Assets
- Foreign Heirs Inheriting in Mauritius
- Is There Inheritance Tax in Mauritius?
- Notary or Barrister for a Succession?
- Tutelle and Curatelle in Mauritius
- When a Minor Inherits in Mauritius
- Renouncing an Inheritance in Mauritius
- Estate Debts and Creditors in Mauritius
- Life Insurance and Succession in Mauritius
- Bank Accounts After a Death in Mauritius
- Transferring a Title Deed After a Death
- Estate Planning in Mauritius: A Guide
- Can You Disinherit a Child in Mauritius?
- Surviving Spouse Inheritance Rights
- Succession Disputes Between Heirs
- Selling Inherited Property in Mauritius
- Is a handwritten will valid in Mauritius?
- When should you make a notarial will in Mauritius?
- Which form of will should you use in Mauritius?
- How is a foreign will recognised in Mauritius?
- Wills for assets in Mauritius and other countries
- What does an executor do in a Mauritius estate?
- Can a foreign executor administer assets in Mauritius?
- The affidavit of succession in Mauritius
- The declaration of heirs in Mauritius
- Foreign probate documents and apostilles in Mauritius
- Can a Mauritius will be challenged for undue influence?
- Mental capacity challenges to wills in Mauritius
- What should you do about a suspected forged will in Mauritius?
- What happens when an heir is missing in Mauritius?
- How are unknown heirs handled in a Mauritius estate?
- Donations between spouses in Mauritius
- Planning succession for a Mauritius family business
- What happens to shares after a death in Mauritius?
- Planning for incapacity in Mauritius
- Does a Mauritius power of attorney survive death?
- Adult guardianship and incapacity in Mauritius
- What happens to digital assets after death in Mauritius?
- Cross-border debts in a Mauritius estate
- Mauritius trust succession for a foreign settlor
- Mauritius foundations in succession planning
- A succession with assets in France and Mauritius
- A succession with assets in Belgium and Mauritius
- Indian heirs in a Mauritius estate
- Can a UK will cover property in Mauritius?
- Mauritius succession when order of death is uncertain
For Expats & Foreign Nationals
- Divorce for Expats Living in Mauritius
- Is My Foreign Divorce Valid in Mauritius?
- Marrying a Foreigner in Mauritius: Legal Guide
- Can Foreigners Buy Property in Mauritius?
- Property Development Scheme: Legal Guide
- Buying Property in Mauritius: Legal Guide
- Cross-Border Contract Disputes
- Living in Mauritius: A Legal Guide for Expats
- The Occupation Permit in Mauritius
- The Premium Visa in Mauritius Explained
- The Retired Non-Citizen Residence Permit
- Permanent Residence in Mauritius
- Property Schemes Open to Non-Citizens
- Work Permits for Foreign Employees
- Setting Up as a Self-Employed Foreigner
- Cross-Border Child Custody and Mauritius
- Moving Your Assets to Mauritius
- Banking in Mauritius as a Non-Citizen
- Wills and Succession for Expats
- Employment Rights for Expats in Mauritius
- Mauritius Occupation Permits after dismissal
- Changing employer on a Mauritius Occupation Permit
- Divorce and a Mauritius residence permit
- Mauritius dependent permits after separation
- Remote work on a Mauritius Premium Visa
- Renewing a Mauritius retired permit
- Evidence for permanent residence in Mauritius
- Mauritius spouse and dependent permit documents
- Expat newborn immigration status in Mauritius
- Closing permits when leaving Mauritius
- Non-citizen apartment purchases in Mauritius
- Mauritius EDB approval for a foreign property buyer
- Before signing a Mauritius PDS reservation agreement
- Off-plan buyer protection in Mauritius
- Checking a Mauritius property developer
- The Mauritian notary process for a foreign buyer
- Foreign company ownership of Mauritius property
- Mauritius co-ownership and the syndic for foreign owners
- Selling Mauritius property as a non-citizen
- Renting out Mauritius property as a foreign owner
- Recovering a property deposit in Mauritius
- Mauritius new-build defects for foreign buyers
- Mauritius mortgages and security for foreign buyers
- Foreign heirs and Mauritius property
- Recognition of a French amicable divorce in Mauritius
- Recognition of an English divorce in Mauritius
- Recognition of a Belgian divorce in Mauritius
- Effect of a foreign marriage contract in Mauritius
- French matrimonial regimes and assets in Mauritius
- South African marriage regimes and Mauritius assets
- Can a parent relocate a child from Mauritius?
- How does a child return application work in Mauritius?
- Mauritius maintenance when one parent is overseas
- Can you handle a Mauritian divorce from abroad?
- Is a foreign will valid for assets in Mauritius?
- A French will covering assets in Mauritius
- Belgian heirs in a Mauritius succession
- What can a foreign executor do in Mauritius?
- Mauritius estates with assets in several countries
- Which law applies to a Mauritius cross-border estate?
- Mauritius trusts and foundations in foreign succession
- Apostilles for foreign estate documents in Mauritius
- Using a power of attorney in Mauritius litigation
- Apostille or legalisation for documents in Mauritius?
- Sworn translations for Mauritius court documents
- Giving instructions and evidence from abroad in Mauritius
- Can a foreign claimant face security for costs in Mauritius?
- Can a foreigner form a company in Mauritius?
- Mauritius companies with non-resident directors or owners
- Beneficial ownership checks for Mauritius investors
- How should a foreigner check a Mauritius business purchase?
- Planning a cross-border joint venture in Mauritius
- South Africans moving to Mauritius: legal checklist
- French nationals moving to Mauritius: legal checklist
- Indian entrepreneurs in Mauritius: legal checklist
Employment Law
- Workers' Rights Act 2019: Complete Guide
- Unfair Dismissal in Mauritius: Your Rights
- Can My Employer Dismiss Me Without a Hearing?
- Disciplinary Hearings: Your Rights at Work
- Notice Periods for Termination in Mauritius
- Severance Allowance in Mauritius Explained
- Redundancy and Economic Dismissal in Mauritius
- Constructive Dismissal in Mauritius
- Probation Periods in Mauritius: The Rules
- Employment Contracts in Mauritius: Key Clauses
- Working Hours and Overtime in Mauritius
- Annual Leave and Sick Leave in Mauritius
- Maternity and Paternity Leave in Mauritius
- Minimum Wage Rules in Mauritius
- Unpaid Wages and Unlawful Deductions
- The Industrial Court: How to Bring a Claim
- Filing a Labour Complaint in Mauritius
- The Commission for Conciliation and Mediation
- The Employment Relations Tribunal Explained
- Workplace Discrimination in Mauritius
- Sexual Harassment at Work in Mauritius
- Workplace Accident Compensation in Mauritius
- Migrant Worker Rights in Mauritius
- Unfair Dismissal Compensation in Mauritius
- Employer Guide to Lawful Dismissal
- How should a Mauritius expat contract address permits?
- What happens to a work permit after dismissal in Mauritius?
- Changing employer on a Mauritius work permit
- Relocation clauses in Mauritius expat contracts
- Working in Mauritius for an overseas employer
- Which law governs an expat contract in Mauritius?
- Are restrictive covenants enforceable in Mauritius?
- Employee confidentiality duties in Mauritius
- Can an employee be put on garden leave in Mauritius?
- Bonus and commission disputes after Mauritius termination
- Redundancy affecting an expat in Mauritius
- Employment contracts for domestic workers in Mauritius
- How can a household dismiss a worker in Mauritius?
- Rights of live-in domestic workers in Mauritius
- Safety and harassment for domestic workers in Mauritius
- Foreign residents employing household staff in Mauritius
- Retirement gratuity and pensions in Mauritius
- How does portable retirement gratuity work in Mauritius?
- International secondments to Mauritius
- Can a Mauritius employee work remotely abroad?
Civil & Commercial
- Civil Litigation in Mauritius: A Guide
- How to Sue Someone in Mauritius
- Which Court Will Hear My Civil Case?
- Time Limits for Civil Claims in Mauritius
- Breach of Contract in Mauritius
- Contract Drafting Essentials in Mauritius
- How Contracts Are Formed in Mauritius
- Debt Recovery in Mauritius: Legal Options
- Commercial Lease Disputes in Mauritius
- Landlord and Tenant Act 1999: A Guide
- How to Evict a Tenant in Mauritius
- The Fair Rent Tribunal in Mauritius
- Tenant Rights in Mauritius
- Property Boundary Disputes in Mauritius
- Defamation Law in Mauritius
- Personal Injury Claims in Mauritius
- Road Accident Compensation in Mauritius
- Consumer Rights in Mauritius
- Company Formation Under the Companies Act 2001
- Directors' Duties in Mauritius
- Shareholder Disputes in Mauritius
- Winding Up a Company in Mauritius
- The Insolvency Act 2009: A Guide
- Arbitration in Mauritius: A Practical Guide
- Enforcing a Judgment in Mauritius
- Injunctions and Interim Orders in Mauritius
- Judicial Review in Mauritius
- Data Protection Act 2017 Compliance
- Cybersecurity and Cybercrime Act 2021 Guide
- Online Defamation and Social Media
- Partnership and Societe Disputes
- Small Claims in Mauritius: How to Recover
- Can a French judgment be enforced in Mauritius?
- Can a Belgian judgment be enforced in Mauritius?
- How is an English judgment enforced in Mauritius?
- Enforcing a South African judgment in Mauritius
- Enforcing an Indian judgment in Mauritius
- How is a foreign arbitral award enforced in Mauritius?
- Choosing a governing-law clause for Mauritius contracts
- Will a jurisdiction clause work in Mauritius?
- Drafting an arbitration clause for a Mauritius contract
- Can courts grant interim relief for Mauritius arbitration?
- When should businesses mediate a dispute in Mauritius?
- Security for costs in Mauritius commercial claims
- Can a foreign witness give evidence in Mauritius?
- Serving Mauritius commercial proceedings abroad
- Using foreign documents as evidence in Mauritius
- Recovering a Mauritius debt from abroad
- Can a personal guarantee be enforced in Mauritius?
- Mauritius disputes over on-demand guarantees
- What can a minority shareholder do in Mauritius?
- Resolving a shareholder deadlock in Mauritius
- Mauritian directors and conflicts of interest
- Can a shareholder bring a company claim in Mauritius?
- Shareholder access to company information in Mauritius
- Can assets be frozen before a Mauritius judgment?
- Urgent preservation of evidence in Mauritius disputes
- When can a business seek an urgent Mauritius injunction?
- Professional negligence claims against lawyers in Mauritius
- Accountant negligence claims in Mauritius
- Architect and engineer negligence in Mauritius
- Mauritius construction delay disputes
- Who is liable for construction defects in Mauritius?
- Disputes with off-plan developers in Mauritius
- Can a Mauritius property sale be enforced?
- Anonymous online defamation in Mauritius
- What should a Mauritius business do after a data breach?
Criminal Law
- Criminal Law in Mauritius: A Complete Guide
- Arrested in Mauritius: What to Do
- Provisional Charge in Mauritius Explained
- Bail in Mauritius Under the Bail Act 1999
- Bail Refused: What Happens Next?
- Giving a Statement Under Warning
- Your Right to a Lawyer at the Police Station
- Police Custody Rules in Mauritius
- The Criminal Court Process in Mauritius
- Jury Trials and the Assizes in Mauritius
- How Long Does a Criminal Case Take?
- Criminal Appeals in Mauritius
- Drug Offences Under the Dangerous Drugs Act
- Drug Trafficking vs Possession in Mauritius
- Drink Driving in Mauritius: Penalties
- Assault and Wounds and Blows Offences
- Sexual Offences in Mauritius: The Law
- Domestic Violence as a Criminal Charge
- Offences Against Children in Mauritius
- Children in Conflict With the Law
- Criminal Cases in the Children's Court
- Cybercrime Offences in Mauritius
- Human Trafficking Offences in Mauritius
- How Sentencing Works in Mauritius
- Your Rights as a Victim of Crime
- Can an arrested foreigner contact a consulate in Mauritius?
- Can a criminal case prevent you leaving Mauritius?
- How can a passport be returned in a Mauritius criminal case?
- Can a foreigner be deported after conviction in Mauritius?
- How does extradition from Mauritius work?
- Bringing prescription medicine into Mauritius
- Drug importation allegations at Mauritius airport
- What happens after a money-laundering allegation in Mauritius?
- Frozen bank accounts in a Mauritius criminal investigation
- Can a dishonoured cheque lead to charges in Mauritius?
- Overstaying and immigration offences in Mauritius
- Allegations of false permit documents in Mauritius
- What happens after a fatal road accident in Mauritius?
- Tourists facing traffic charges in Mauritius
- Interpreters in Mauritius criminal proceedings
The Mauritian Legal System
- The Mauritian Legal System Explained
- The Courts of Mauritius: Structure
- The Supreme Court of Mauritius: Divisions
- Barrister, Attorney or Notary in Mauritius?
- How to Choose a Barrister in Mauritius
- How Much Do Lawyers Cost in Mauritius?
- Legal Aid in Mauritius: Eligibility and Procedure
- Legal Assistance During Police Enquiry in Mauritius
- Your First Consultation With a Barrister
- How Long Do Court Cases Take in Mauritius?
- Court Fees and Costs in Mauritius
- How to File a Case in Mauritius
- Evidence and Witnesses in Mauritian Courts
- Appeals in Mauritius Explained
- Privy Council Appeals From Mauritius
- The Mediation Division of the Supreme Court
- Fundamental Rights Under the Constitution
- What Happens on Your First Court Date
- Instructing a Barrister Through an Attorney
- Mauritian Legal Terms: A Plain Glossary
- How do you instruct a Mauritian barrister from abroad?
- Documents and powers of attorney from abroad in Mauritius
- Which languages are used in Mauritius courts?
- The Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of Mauritius
- What does the Judge in Chambers do in Mauritius?
- Preparing for Supreme Court mediation in Mauritius
- How do you check a law practitioner's standing in Mauritius?
- Mauritius limitation periods: an overview
- Legal privilege and confidentiality in Mauritius
- What does the Mauritius Financial Crimes Commission do?
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