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Parenting after a Divorce/Separation: Responsibilities and Rights
As stated in the Children’s Act 38 of 2005, parental responsibility is defined as the responsibility to care for the child, act as guardian, maintain contact with the child and contribute to their maintenance. Where there is a separation or divorce, the Children’s Act...
Guardianship
Directly translated, guardianship refers to the position of being legally responsible for the care of someone who is unable to manage their own affairs. Parents are usually considered ‘joint’ guardians and referred to as the ‘natural guardians’. This means that they...
Let Them Eat Pie
The Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act, 19 of 1998 governs the evictions of unlawful occupiers from residential properties. It is twofold in that it ensures that unlawful occupiers receive certain procedural and substantive...
Changes to Be Made to Estate Agents Deeds of Sale
An important change has been made to the legislation relating to the investment of trust monies and it is very important that all Estate Agents are aware of same and amend their documentation accordingly. The Attorneys Act 53 of 1979 was replaced by the Legal Practice...
What happens if my ex doesn’t want to let me take the children out of the country on holiday?
Are you dreaming of a white Christmas? Are you longing for a trip out of the country to visit beloved family, to take a much-needed break, or even to expose your child to different cultures and experiences? There should be no reason why you can’t take your minor child...
Parenting Coordinator In Matters Involving Minor Children
All too often, divorces can get ugly. And when there are children involved, things can get even uglier. Each parent feels they have certain rights and a seemingly never-ending cycle of quarrelling, fuelled by bitterness and jealousy ensues - both inside and outside of...
Why is it important to have a valid Will in place?
A Will refers to a final statement reflecting how you would like your assets to be dealt with following your death. It is an extremely important document and not having a valid Will in place can lead to unforeseen difficulties for family members. Yet most of us tend...
Tips for contact time with your minor child
Carolyn and I recently attended an aptly named 'Parent Education Workshop' hosted by Quinette Le Roux Weitsz, a Divorce and Family Law Mediator and Play Therapist based in East London who actively assists the parents of minor children, who are or have been through a...
Applications for the removal of restrictive conditions in title deeds – Does the court still have the authority to assist
In recent months, most court applications for the removal of restrictive conditions in title deeds within the Eastern Cape have been placed on hold. The reason being because of uncertainty whether, in light of the coming into effect of The Spatial Planning and Land...
Why Hire An Attorney
Television programs often lead one to think that it is easier to attend to legal matters on your own rather than employ the services of an Attorney. In certain circumstances this may be true, such as trying to have a traffic fine reduced or pursuing a small claims...
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