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The basics of divorce mediation and how it benefits couples

Divorce is a difficult and emotional experience for anyone to go through. Ending a marriage can be lengthy, expensive, and stressful, with the potential for a contentious court battle. However, divorce mediation is an alternative to the traditional divorce process…

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Legal right to financial support after the end of a long-term romantic relationship

Introduction In an unreported judgment, the Western Cape High Court had to decide if a woman in a permanent romantic relationship was entitled to maintenance when...

by Roy Bregman

Does an illegitimate child have a claim against his late father’s estate?

A client asked: “I am an illegitimate child and my father passed away. Can I claim from his estate?” In South Africa, the rights of illegitimate...

by Roy Bregman

Possible legal consequences of wild animals roaming around the streets

Within the first month of the new year, there have been two tigers reported to have escaped from captivity and found to be roaming around freely on the streets. The first one was found and euthanised. By the time it was located, it had already seriously injured at least…

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by Mtho Maphumulo

A reflection of loss of support between siblings in the context of a Road Accident Fund claim

Dependent children have the right to claim for loss of support from the Road Accident Fund (RAF), provided that the parent passed away in or...

by Tsholo Maluleke

Can a parent claim maintenance for an adult dependent child

In many broken marriages the parties elect to remain married until their children have reached the age of majority or left the matrimonial home to...

by Sikelela Masumpa

Court asked to change divorce law to allow spouses married out of community of property right to claim assets

The Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, has reserved judgment in an application that could pave the way for divorcing spouses, married out of community of property...

by Adams & Adams

Child maintenance – The facts!

Here’s how to claim Every child is entitled to receive maintenance for his/her basic needs such as food, clothing, housing, education and health care. There are many...

by Natasha Ngwerume

Divorce lawyers: Preparation beforehand

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken its toll on many marriages, with the divorce rate climbing to unusual heights. Family Law attorneys were inundated with divorce...

by Shani van Niekerk and Courtney Elson

RAF funeral claims: What funeral expenses you can claim and how to claim

In the tragic event of losing a family member to a road accident, it may be possible to claim funeral costs from the Road Accident...

by DSC Attorneys

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