DIVORCE ACT 70 OF 1979

DIVORCE ACT 70 OF 1979

Divorce Act 70 of 1979-To amend the law relating to divorce and to provide for incidental matters. Section 1 deals with definitions – “Divorce Action” means an action by which a decree of divorce or other relief in connection thereto is applied for, and includes an...
CONVENTIONAL PENALTIES ACT 15 OF 1962

CONVENTIONAL PENALTIES ACT 15 OF 1962

The purpose of the Conventional Penalties Act 15 of 1962 is to, inter alia: Provide for the enforceability of penalty stipulations in contracts including stipulations based on pre-estimates of damage (liquidated damages); Provide for the enforceability of forfeiture...
THE CHILDREN’S ACT 38 OF 2005

THE CHILDREN’S ACT 38 OF 2005

The purpose of the Children’s Act 38 of 2005 is to: Protect children’s Constitutional rights, Set out principles for the care and protection of children, Define parental responsibilities and rights, Make provision for children’s courts, Provide for issuing of...