These references cover a wide range of topics related to marital relationships, family law, and psychological aspects.
# List of Resources Referenced:
**Books:**
- Gottman, J. M., & Silver, N. (2015). *The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work*. Harmony.
- Fowers, B. J. (2000). *Beyond the Myth of Marital Happiness*. Jossey-Bass.
- Coontz, S. (2005). *Marriage, a History: How Love Conquered Marriage*. Penguin Books.
- South African Law Reform Commission. (2006). *Discussion Paper on Family Law: Maintenance*.
**Journals:**
- Journal of Marriage and Family
- Family Relations
- South African Law Journal
- American Journal of Family Therapy
**Websites:**
- [American Psychological Association](https://www.apa.org/)
- [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org/)
- [Legal Information Institute](https://www.law.cornell.edu/)
- [FindLaw](https://www.findlaw.com/)
- [South African Department of Justice and Constitutional Development](http://www.justice.gov.za/)
- [Family Law in South Africa](https://www.familylawsa.co.za/)
**Legal References:**
- [Maintenance Act 99 of 1998 (South Africa)](https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/acts/1998-099.pdf)
- [Children's Act 38 of 2005 (South Africa)](https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/acts/2005-038%20childrensact.pdf)
- [Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act (United