Law is constantly in flux and cannot be seen as immutable. Therefore our team makes it a priority to be on top of the latest developments in the quickly changing legislative landscape and to keep abreast of recent decisions in our courts.
Children need to have guidance as they grow up and learn to navigate their way through life. Children can become victims of exploitation and abuse if they do not have a responsible adult, that has their welfare at heart, present in their lives. The Children’s Act regulates the legal guardianship of... Read More
When a divorce has been finalised, a couple’s marriage is effectively dissolved and they cease to have any legal responsibilities to one another. A divorce will only be granted if the courts are satisfied that the legal grounds for divorce have been met. According to the Divorce Act 70 of 1979, the... Read More
In South Africa, High Courts and Regional Courts have the authority to grant a divorce. And although it is possible to file for divorce in your own capacity it is highly advised that citizens employ the services of a divorce lawyer to facilitate the process. The benefits of hiring a divorce... Read More
The Children’s act of South Africa defines the different components of parental responsibilities and rights that an individual can have in respect of a minor child. These can be divided into four distinct elements: care, contact, guardianship and maintenance. Read More
Family law is a term that is used to describe a broad practice area of law that is very dynamic. This area of the law, as the name implies, is concerned with familial relationships and the legal rules that apply to them. Family law can be defined as a subdivision of private law that defines and... Read More
When a divorce is finalised a couple's marriage is terminated and with it also the legal obligations and responsibilities of the marriage. When filing for divorce, parties will have to consider a number of things. They will have to determine how their property will be divided and whether or not one... Read More