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September 25, 2018
Published by SRA at September 25, 2018
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Divorce and the resulting challenges regarding child custody and the responsibilities of parents can be an ugly and difficult process. This is especially true of the […]
August 28, 2018
Published by SRA at August 28, 2018
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If you die without a will, an administrator will have to be appointed to administer your estate which will be distributed according to the laws of […]
August 28, 2018
Published by SRA at August 28, 2018
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You may consult the Family Advocate if you have a dispute relating to either the best interests of a child and/or parental responsibilities and rights. Other […]
August 28, 2018
Conveyancing (or conveyance) is the legal term for the process whereby a person, company, close corporation or trust becomes the registered and legal owner of immovable […]
August 28, 2018
At times the relationship between landlords and tenants can become unstable. Perhaps you believe your landlord has treated you unfairly and you want to officially complain. […]
July 17, 2018
Published by SRA at July 17, 2018
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Domestic partnerships, also known as cohabitation relationships, are becoming more common in our modern day society, and it therefore becomes ever more important for parties to […]
July 17, 2018
If I suggest mediation to a party with whom I have a dispute, am I signalling that I lack confidence in my own case? Mediation offers […]
July 17, 2018
If you consider leasing out your property, it is important not to overlook any requirement and expectations you may have of the incoming tenant. A basic […]
July 17, 2018
Published by SRA at July 17, 2018
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I gave instructions to my attorney to prepare a last will and testament for me as my will no longer reflected my wishes. At my request, […]
June 20, 2018
Published by Schnet_admin at June 20, 2018
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How are legal documents supposed to be served, and what is regarded as invalid service? Purpose of service of legal documents: The fundamental rule with regards […]
June 20, 2018
Published by Schnet_admin at June 20, 2018
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I gave instructions to my attorney to prepare a last will and testament for me as my will no longer reflected my wishes. At my request, […]
June 20, 2018
Published by Schnet_admin at June 20, 2018
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If you are planning to buy a new property, you will need to get the title deed transferred into your name to prove that you are […]
June 20, 2018
Published by Schnet_admin at June 20, 2018
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A person can get married in terms of a civil marriage, customary marriage, civil union or religious marriage. A religious marriage is not recognised as a […]
May 25, 2018
Published by SRA at May 25, 2018
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Under the old dispensation, where parties were divorced, one parent (usually the mother) would usually be awarded custody of a minor child and the other parent […]
May 25, 2018
If you want to end your contract early, this can only be done “in situations where the Consumer Protection Act or Rental Housing Act apply” – […]
May 25, 2018
Going about collecting debt can be a stressful and confusing business. It only gets more frustrating when someone who owes you money doesn’t pay it back. […]
May 25, 2018
Published by SRA at May 25, 2018
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The South Gauteng High Court ruled that the common law defence of reasonable chastisement is not in line with the Constitution and no longer applies in […]
April 18, 2018
Published by SRA at April 18, 2018
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This article deals with the questions of who can institute litigation on behalf of a trust, as well as with the question of how jurisdiction is […]
April 16, 2018
Published by SRA at April 16, 2018
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If your tenant has failed to pay his or her rent, it can be tempting to simply kick them out yourself and change the locks. However, […]
April 16, 2018
Published by SRA at April 16, 2018
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According to item 4 of the Code of Good Practice (“the code”), the definition of dismissal contained in Schedule 8 of the Labour Relations Act (“LRA”) […]