INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGES

INTERNATIONAL MARRIAGES

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...
CLAIMING CHILD MAINTENANCE OR CHILD SUPPORT

CLAIMING CHILD MAINTENANCE OR CHILD SUPPORT

Claiming Child Maintenance or Child Support – your right to have legal representation By law a child is entitled to reasonable maintenance for essential needs such as food, clothing, housing, education and medical care. Section 28 of the Bill of Rights in the South...
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION – ENFORCING YOUR RIGHT NOT TO BE ABUSED We receive so many calls on a daily basis for assistance with domestic violence matters. Many people still regard domestic violence as a private matter and are embarrassed to institute legal...
PARENTING PLANS DONE EASY

PARENTING PLANS DONE EASY

Parenting Plans – seek engagement of an expert attorney for common sense approach A parenting plan is a useful collaborative contract in regard to the parenting arrangements agreed to by parents at the end of a relationship. In this instance it is also important to...
PARENTING PLAN BASICS

PARENTING PLAN BASICS

The Parenting Plan basics – in collaboration with an expert attorney A parenting plan is modern, useful method of enabling parents who experience difficulties to manage the rearing of their child(ren) post a divorce or uncoupling. This can be achieved with the...
MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY ACT 88 OF 1984

MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY ACT 88 OF 1984

The Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984 Section 1: Definitions “joint estate” – is the joint estate of a husband and wife married in community of property.“separate property” – property which does not form part of the joint estate. Section 2 – 10: The Accrual system A...