Family Law, Divorce & Conveyancing Specialists in South Africa
In the weeks which have passed since South Africa moved to Level 2 lockdown, the real devastation of the socio-economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on our country has started to rear its ugly head. The list of atrocities is endless, from farm murders, home invasions, gender based violence,
With interprovincial travel now permitted under level 2 of the national lockdown Regulations, many families are relieved about the fact that they can now exercise contact with their children located in a different province, without fear of restriction. Whilst those located within our borders are now moving about freely,
Incidents of violence and shootings have been increasing. Although Women’s month (August) has come and gone, the majority of these incidents are against women and many are domestic in nature. It appears as if every week there is another report of aggravated violence or murder. Whilst some of the
Dating while separated, but not yet divorced is a tricky topic of conversation. Whilst it is natural to want to move on from your marriage and find love or affection elsewhere, legally you are still married to your spouse. Legally, “dating” means one-on-one social contact with another person. There
In divorce matters, a person can bring a Rule 43 application in the High Court for a Court Order dealing with interim relief pending the divorce being finalised, including orders with respect primarily to issues of care and contact of minor children, child/spousal maintenance, and a contribution by the
Political Corruption is the use of powers by government officials or their network contacts for illegitimate private gain. A devastating reality for South Africans’ is that we are currently experiencing political corruption right before our very eyes during COVID-19. As the COVID-19 pandemic has ruthlessly spread throughout our country
Fears are still running high after the Experian data breach which took place earlier this year. The number of messages and emails received by the public from their respective banking institutions, warning of the risk of identity theft and other risks as a result of the breach, has left
A trust exists when property is held by one person, the trustee, on behalf of and for the benefit of another person, the beneficiary. Although the ownership of the trust property vests in the trustee, it does not form part of the trustee’s personal estate. The trustee acts in
Last Saturday, the 15th August, President Ramaphosa announced that South Africa would move to Level 2 of the lockdown regulations from midnight of the 17th August (commencing on Tuesday), and the lockdown was extended to the 15th September. The changes set out in the relevant Government Gazette are as
The challenges of being a single parent, whether you are a single mother or a single Father come with a unique set of emotional struggles that can, at times, feel overwhelming. Many single parents grapple with exactly the same issues, namely self-doubt, anxiety over money, missing your child or
