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THE BASICS OF THE DIVORCE PROCESS
Couples do not get married with the idea of getting divorced later. To make a relationship work is however hard…
Read MoreWhat is conveyancing?
Ownership of immovable property is not obtained on signature of an Offer to Purchase, or payment of the purchase price,…
Read MorePOPI Act: The new compliance revolution
There is no hiding place anymore for South African businesses big and small as enforcement of the Protection of Personal…
Read MoreDIVORCE PROCEEDINGS: WHY IT IS FAVOURABLE TO HAVE A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Making the decision to end a marriage is a very emotional and hard decision to make. Having to then fight…
Read MoreANTE-NUPTIAL CONTRACTS
In South Africa there are 3 different types of marriage regimes: In Community of PropertyWith this regime the spouses share…
Read MoreBURDEN SWART & BOTHA ATTORNEYS DO BASIC WILLS FOR FREE – ALL YEAR ROUND!
(Not just during this National Wills Week) So, during lockdown, you’ve cleaned the house, re-packed all your cupboards, and have…
Read MoreCAN A COMPANY’S DIRECTOR BE HELD LIABLE FOR COMPANY DEBT?
As a director of a company, you will be held liable in terms of the Company’s Act. As the Company’s…
Read MoreHow long do I have to DEFEND a SUMMONS?
By Lloyd Wegerlé Once you have received a summons, in terms of the Magistrate Court rules and the High Court…
Read MoreCAN A PROPERTY TRANSFER PROCEED EVEN IF THERE IS A SHORTFALL ON THE TRANSACTION?
The financial consequences of COVID-19 have had a severe impact on the whole South Africa. Many employees were retrenched, temporarily…
Read MoreHOW DO I CLAIM MAINTENANCE OR KEEP CONTACT WITH MY MINOR KIDS, AFTER DIVORCE?
MAINTENANCE APPLICATIONS We assist fathers and mothers of children to claim maintenance from the other biological parent; We assist people…
Read MoreWhat does DOMESTIC VIOLENCE mean?
The Domestic Violence Act covers:
– Physical violence
– Economical abuse
– Emotional abuse
HOW TO OBTAIN A PERMIT TO TRANSPORT A MINOR CHILD ACROSS PROVINCES DURING THE NATIONAL LOCKDOWN
Divorces happen every day and most of the time a minor child or children are caught in between. In most…
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