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Sectional Title Schemes Management Act: Part 1 Body Corporates

In 2011 the Sectional Title Schemes Management Act (hereinafter referred to as the Management Act) was assented to by then-President Jacob Zuma. The need for the Act was created by the extensive use of the format in the property landscape. Although there already …

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Dealing with divorce – How to part ways properly according to the Law

Divorce is a difficult reality. While the emotional pain is hard to bear, Legal&Tax Services can at least be your companion in offering expert legal advice on this process. Types of divorces The Divorce Act is the law that states what legal reasons a court will …

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by Nadia Hadebe

Useful provisions to include in a will

As we are approaching National Wills Week, which will run from the 26th to the 30th of October this year, it is vital to understand...

by Peter van Niekerk, Donovan Avenant and Pascale de Froberville

Maintenance pending divorce litigation? It is possible!

Introduction Often times, the less financially secure spouse will not be in a financial position to institute or defend a divorce action, with the fear of...

by Petrus Khumalo

Child Law in South Africa 2e (eBook)

About this publication The second edition of Child Law in South Africa provides insight into the profound impact of recent legislative changes and developments in the...

Does the estate of a deceased grandparent have an obligation to support a grandchild?

Phillipa Susan van Zyl NO v Getz (548/19) [2020] ZASCA 84 The mother of a child asked the Supreme Court of Appeal (“SCA”) for a ruling...

Does the estate of a deceased grandparent have an obligation to support a grandchild?

How much maintenance? – Best interests of the child

Introduction To our Courts, a child’s best interests are the overriding concern in all matters affecting the child. This is the sentiment echoed by the Family...

by Hamlet Heneke

Spousal maintenance – Duty to support spouse post divorce

When it comes to divorces, things tend to become acrimonious. This could be as a result of one spouse being subjected to verbal, mental, financial...

by Petrus Khumalo

COVID-19 and its potential effect on divorce proceedings and maintenance

Introduction Amongst everything else, Covid-19 appears to have a negative impact on marital relationships as well, in the spate of what has been the trend everywhere...

by Hamlet Heneke

Lexis Practical Guidance

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Grandparents and child maintenance – Is there a duty?

The obligation to support and maintain a child is a shared one between parents and arises out of the common law duty to support apropos...

by Abrahams & Gross

Grandparents and child maintenance – Is there a duty?

Joint decision-making by parents in respect of a minor

In the last few decades we have seen rising divorce rates and an increase in children growing up in two separate households, leaving parents bewildered...

by Abrahams & Gross

Joint decision-making by parents in respect of a minor

Unmarried partner gets maintenance – RAF claimant

High Court finds in favour of an RAF claimant who was left without support after her partner, to whom she was not married but with...

by Gildenhuys Malatji Incorporated

Muslim Personal Law in South Africa: Evolution and future status

About this publication: Muslim Personal Law in South Africa: Evolution and Future Status, the first South African book on the topic of Muslim personal law, introduces...

Maintenance Amendment Act, stricter measures for defaulters

In 2015 the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development welcomed the signing of the Maintenance Amendment Act (Act No.9 of 2015) into law by President Jacob Zuma,...

by Department of Justice

Maintenance Amendment Act, stricter measures for defaulters

How do I claim maintenance?

In South Africa it is required that both parents of a child/ren are obligated to maintain them according to their needs. Parents must attend to all...

by Schindlers Attorneys

How do I claim maintenance?

How to cancel a residential lease

Introduction There are a number of different laws that impact on residential leases. This article explores those relevant to the cancellation of a residential lease, and...

by Chantelle Gladwin and Renand Pretorius

residential lease

The legal advantages of marriage

Beyond having someone to call “hubby”, there are other benefits enjoyed by partners who are bound by a legally recognised marriage. This includes: Duty of support: If...

by Chantel Cronje

Deceased estate – Right to claim maintenance

South African law upholds the principle of freedom of testation. This means that people have control over the devolution of their estates in that they...

by Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes

right to claim maintenance