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BREAKING THE GRIDLOCK OF DIVORCE SETTLEMENT

One of the ways of resolving a divorce is through the negotiation of a settlement agreement. This involves the clients and their attorneys sitting down and trying to reach agreement on the various issues in dispute. These disputed issues usually revolve around who gets what, as well as around

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cost contributions claimed in a rule 43 application

COST CONTRIBUTIONS CLAIMED IN A RULE 43 APPLICATION

The essential basis of the claim is the reciprocal duty of support between spouses, which includes the cost of legal proceedings. When assessing a spouse’s reasonable litigation needs, a court will have regard to what is involved in the case, the scale on which the parties are litigating, or

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GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS TO GRANDCHILDREN

South African law does not make specific provision for grandparents’ rights over their grandchildren. That said, the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 does provide for a way to establish such rights. The Children’s Act 38 of 2005 Law provides for third parties who have an interest in the care,

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GETTING MARRIED AT HOME AFFAIRS INS AND OUTS

GETTING MARRIED AT HOME AFFAIRS INS AND OUTS

There are many benefits of getting married at Home Affairs and there are many reasons that people might choose to go this route. Whatever your decision, below you’ll find the information you need if you plan on having your marriage ceremony at any Home Affairs office in South Africa.

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PARENTAL CONSENT AND ENROLLMENT OF A CHILD IN SCHOOL

PARENTAL CONSENT AND ENROLMENT OF A CHILD IN SCHOOL

Every caring parent wants to give their child the best education possible according to their specific circumstances and station in life.  Not all parents earn the same amount of money or have access to the best type of education. However, most parents will do their best, which the law

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Family Advocate

THE FAMILY ADVOCATE

The family advocate assists parents in divorce proceedings to reach an agreement on disputed issues, namely care, contact and guardianship. If the parents are unable to reach an agreement, the family advocate evaluates their circumstances in light of the best interests of the child and makes a recommendation to

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Can a Parent Legally Be Refused Access to Their Children in SA?

If you have been refused access to your child in SA, it is vital to know that withholding contact over maintenance or personal disputes is entirely unlawful. Under Section 35 of the Children’s Act, a parent obstructing contact faces serious legal remedies. Discover how to protect your rights.

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