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Insight into seeking interim maintenance through Rule 43/58

Introduction When couples go through contested divorce proceedings, the process can often be prolonged, leading to financial hardships for one of the parties involved. To alleviate such difficulties, the law permits spouses to seek interim relief from the Court…

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by Robyn Shepherd

Civil litigation: An overview

Civil litigation is the process of resolving legal disputes between two or more parties in court. It is conducted in a public forum and the process is formal and highly regulated. The entire matter is of public record for anyone, including the press, having access …

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by Robyn Shepherd

Edictal citation – You have been served!

A number of rules and legal principles govern the course of litigation. Those who have engaged with the process know that litigation can sometimes be...

by Raeesa Ebrahim Atkinson

Unanswered summons? Here is your next step

A default judgment is the next step when a party against whom action is brought has failed to defend the claim. It is, therefore, reasonable...

by Robyn Shepherd

Beneficiary blues – Making your funeral policy work for you

South Africa is a country of diverse heritage, lifestyles and cultures. At the same time, we use many different products and services, so the question...

Validity of consent

Commissioning of an affidavit – Requirement that a deponent sign the declaration in the presence of a commissioner of oaths: In Knuttel NO and Others v Bhana...

by Merilyn Kader

Curator bonis vs curator ad litem

Under South African law, certain factors affect a person’s capacity to act on his/her behalf and manage his/her affairs. For example, factors such as age...

by Raeesa Ebrahim Atkinson

Should legal practitioners claim advice to family and friends as community service?

Since the promulgation of the Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014, on 22 September 2014, legal practitioners waited for the day that the Minister of...

by Thembi Khoza

What’s the biz with interdicts?

Introduction Have you ever felt endangered to the degree that you wished to seek a restraining order or felt compelled to stop a neighbour from infringing...

by Raeesa Ebrahim Atkinson

What is domestic violence?

All you need to know from getting help to protection orders If you find yourself in a situation where you are experiencing domestic violence, you have...

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