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HOW TO NOT LET MONEY RUIN YOUR HAPPY MARRIAGE

HOW TO NOT LET MONEY RUIN YOUR HAPPY MARRIAGE

Money is a huge factor in life and especially in marriage, it is one of the most common reasons for divorce or for issues in marriage, which most of the time could be avoided if it had been dealt with better or if the other spouse had been more

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BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME? STEPS INVOLVED IN THE TRANSFER PROCESS

When selling, buying and transferring property from the seller’s name to the purchaser’s name the process is dealt with by a conveyancing attorney. All parties involved in the transfer process: 1- The Seller (The Transferor)                                                              2- The Purchaser (The Transferee)                                     3- Estate Agents (Where Applicable)                                         4- Transferring Attorneys                                5-

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REBUILDING YOUR FINANCES AFTER DIVORCE

Divorce is one of the most traumatic events a person can go through. It invokes emotions such as hurt, anger and disappointment that are hard to control, and it can take a long time to recover fully. Everyone knows how frustrating and emotionally difficult divorce can be, but often

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SAME-SEX PARTNERSHIPS

Like any other heterosexual relationship, there is no law regulating same-sex relationships. Legal consequences only become applicable when: When a same-sex couple marries or registers their union in terms of the Civil Union Act, the same principles will apply to the dissolution of their union as if they were

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THE VOICE OF THE CHILD

The Voice of the Child is a phrase used to describe the real involvement of children. Children should have the opportunity to describe things from their point of view. They should be continually involved, and have information fed back to them in a way that they can understand. The

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THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE SAYING “I DO”

People often get caught up in the excitement of planning to walk down the aisle and forget that there are legal obligations attached to marriage. The first questions often are “have you found your wedding dress or chosen your venue?” As a couple, you should be asking yourselves whether

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RELOCATION OF CHILDREN DURING A DIVORCE

To relocate with children is not always that easy and the main consideration will always be what is in their best interests. Relocation within the Republic: The Children’s Act does not set out consent procedures for relocation within the country. The Act does stipulate however that co-holders of guardianship

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EVICTING YOUR SPOUSE FROM THE MARITAL HOME

The home that a couple lives in during their marriage is called the matrimonial home. Sometimes, when couples separate or are getting divorced, one party wants the other spouse to move out. Can one spouse evict another from the home? The short answer is no. Irrespective of whether you

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CARE AND CONTACT ASSESSMENTS

Care & Contact Assessments are statutory investigations determining the best care and contact arrangements between a child, or children, and all co-holders of parental rights. Social workers or other forensic practitioners are qualified to conduct Care & Contact Assessments at the request of the court. Care & Contact Assessments

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