Apr 23, 2025 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
In modern South Africa, family structures are evolving, and many couples choose to have children out of wedlock. While married fathers automatically acquire full parental rights and responsibilities, unmarried fathers may face challenges in securing their rights to...
Mar 11, 2025 | Family Divorce and Matrimonial Law
Divorce is often a turbulent and emotionally charged process. For couples in South Africa, navigating through the legal aspects of divorce can be particularly challenging, especially when disputes over finances and childcare arise. Rule 43 of the Uniform Rules of...
Jul 29, 2024 | Conveyancing and Property Law
When selling your property, it is necessary for the conveyancer to obtain a rates clearance certificate (RCC) from the relevant local authority, or municipality, before transfer can be registered in the Deeds Office. Why is it necessary to obtain a rates clearance...
Feb 8, 2024 | Trusts and Estates
It goes without saying that our pets are part of the family. As such, just as one would make provision for the wellbeing of their surviving human family members, it is imperative that one’s pet’s wellbeing is also considered. According to The Emma Animal Rescue...
Sep 13, 2023 | Trusts and Estates
Two things in life are certain – death and taxes. When we die, we have one last chance to do what we want with our belongings (our Estate), but only if a valid Will is in place. Let’s look at the requirements of a valid Will and other related aspects like competency,...
