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April 16, 2018
Are you recently divorced and a stay-at-home parent? Know your rights and get what you deserve! In South African law, section 7(2) of the Divorce Act […]
March 13, 2018
What happens when a landlord or a tenant wants to cancel a lease? What rules and what legislation apply? What protection does the law provide? If […]
March 13, 2018
The transfer process can take up to three-months, sometimes longer. There are different steps involved in the transfer of a property, these include: Instruction A conveyancer […]
March 13, 2018
Published by SRA at March 13, 2018
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The death of a loved one is a difficult process to go through, and when the inevitable occurs, it is important to remember what happens next. […]
March 13, 2018
Published by SRA at March 13, 2018
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When couples divorce it’s often the children that feel the brunt of it. Sometimes it’s the other person in the relationship that suffers economically. Hence the […]
February 9, 2018
On 23 May 2017, the Constitutional Court heard an application for confirmation of an order of the High Court of South Africa, that declared section 118(3) […]
February 9, 2018
Published by SRA at February 9, 2018
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Maintenance is the obligation to provide another person, for example a minor, with housing, food, clothing, education and medical care, or with the means that are […]
February 9, 2018
If a married couple has decided on getting divorced, the process may seem daunting and uncomfortable. However, it can be done efficiently, but there may still […]
February 9, 2018
The transfer process can take up to three-months, sometimes longer. There are different steps involved in the transfer of a property, these include: Instruction A conveyancer […]
January 15, 2018
Published by SRA at January 15, 2018
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If you don’t have an ANC, you are automatically married in community of property. This means that there is one estate between a husband and a […]
January 15, 2018
Published by SRA at January 15, 2018
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The rights and responsibilities of a parent is set out in the Children’s Act 38 of 2008 (the “Children’s Act”) and can be defined as a […]
January 15, 2018
Published by SRA at January 15, 2018
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Who your property is passed on to depends on whether you have a valid will or not. If you do have a valid will, then […]
November 1, 2017
A husband and wife buy a house together. Their marriage takes a tumble, along with their finances, and they have to sell their home and are […]
November 1, 2017
If a couple has gotten divorced and they have a child, then it’s the responsibility of both parents to support the child. The duty to pay […]
November 1, 2017
If someone leaves a sizeable estate behind, it may cause conflict among the possible heirs. The help of an attorney, when settling an estate after a […]
November 1, 2017
Trusts are well-known to facilitate effective estate planning and continuity planning strategies. That said, setting up a trust – whether an inter vivos (between the living) […]
June 20, 2017
Published by SRA at June 20, 2017
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The Consumer Protection Act has some serious implications for agents selling property – for one, a disgruntled purchaser can get out of a sale agreement within […]
June 20, 2017
Published by SRA at June 20, 2017
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There are only two grounds for divorce, namely the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage; or mental illness or continued unconsciousness of one of the spouses. Examples […]
June 20, 2017
Published by SRA at June 20, 2017
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Formed in 2001, the tribunal is comprised of five members (including a chair and vice chairperson) appointed by the Provincial Minister of Human Settlements, who each […]
June 20, 2017
During a person’s lifetime s/he will gather assets, in other words, belongings such as a house or a motor vehicle. These assets and liabilities will form […]