References

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