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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…

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What is conveyancing?

Ownership of immovable property is not obtained on signature of an Offer to Purchase, or payment of the purchase price,…

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POPI 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…

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DIVORCE 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…

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ANTE-NUPTIAL CONTRACTS

In South Africa there are 3 different types of marriage regimes: In Community of PropertyWith this regime the spouses share…

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BURDEN 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…

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CAN 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…

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How 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…

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CAN 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…

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HOW 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…

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What does DOMESTIC VIOLENCE mean?

The Domestic Violence Act covers:
– Physical violence
– Economical abuse
– Emotional abuse

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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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