by slamatattorneys | Jun 21, 2021 | family law
International marriages – which law applies to international marriages? Marriages between persons from different countries have increased over the years and certainly in recent times. An important aspect to understand is which country’s law applies to the marriage and...
by slamatattorneys | Jun 21, 2021 | Criminal law
SEARCH & SEIZURE LAWS? WHAT CONSTITUTES A LEGAL SEARCH & SEIZURE? ASHLEY SLAMAT ATTORNEYS – no games, JUST LAW™ (PART 2 OF 2) Search & seizure laws in terms of the South African Police Service Act 68 of 1995 (PSA) In terms of section 13(6) of the PSA a...
by slamatattorneys | Jun 21, 2021 | Criminal law
WHAT CONSTITUTES A LEGAL SEARCH & SEIZURE? (PART 1 OF 2) Search and seizure in terms of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (CPA) In South African law the terms ‘search’ and ‘seizure’ are not clearly defined. Undoubtedly, the legalization of cannabis use and...
by slamatattorneys | May 28, 2021 | mediation
Couples mediation – is your relationship worth saving? It is said that a divorce is a post mortem of a dead marriage. Many couples find themselves in a position where it is apparent that there is no more romance or other feelings left in a relationship but one or both...
by slamatattorneys | May 27, 2021 | arbitration
PRIVATE ARBITRATION FOR PRIVATE MATTERS? An interesting question in South African law is whether private arbitration should be the forum for private matters. This would typically be a question in regard to sexual harassment cases, breaches of confidentiality...