In order to enter into a valid engagement contract the requirements which first need to be met are the following: Both parties must be 18 years of age or older. Minors under the age of 18 will require their parents or guardians consent to marry, and in some instances
Firstly, it must be noted that no, contempt of Court does not relate solely to criminal proceedings nor to criminal behaviour. Contempt of Court applies whenever behaviour exhibits simple disregard of a Court order. Contempt of Court is divided into two categories namely, civil contempt and criminal contempt. In
“Family” as a social unit is the foundation of our society. It provides security and a sense of identity for a child and is the natural environment for the growth and well-being for children. Where for some reason such a relationship is unavailable or fails, society must provide systems
If you or your loved ones need legal assistance, it’s important to remember one thing: being up front and forthcoming with your attorney about the facts of the case is a necessity. Without understanding the complete truth about a case, it’s much more difficult for your attorney to build
President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched a private sector-led, multi-sectoral Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) Response Fund aimed at supporting the implementation of the National Strategic Plan (NSP), and the wider response in the country. The response fund is a fulfilment of a resolution of the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
It is a quirk of most matters related to minor children, especially when these are acrimonious, that a decision has to be made as to what is in the best interests of a minor child based on what the parents are seeking rather than what the child may want.
The Family Advocate is an unbiased family law specialist and advisor to the court in cases of legal disputes over custody and parental rights. The Family Advocate assists members of a family to reach an agreement on disputed issues of custody, access and guardianship. If the parties are unable
If you’re in an abusive relationship (physical or emotional), you know it’s toxic. Maybe not in the beginning, but eventually. And you may minimize it. You may struggle to leave. But you know there is something wrong: There is no doubt that the relationship is unhealthy. But what if
We are all on edge because of the coronavirus. Our daily lives have been disrupted, we aren’t sure what tomorrow may bring, and for many of us the non-stop news and social media coverage isn’t helping. Not only are we concerned for our own wellbeing, but the wellbeing of
Divorce can be frightening for children because the family structure changes dramatically. It is a change that they have no control over, and it can lead to them feeling extremely overwhelmed. It is for this reason that parents going through this process should foremost place their child or children’s
