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Om vir 'n geruime tyd saam te woon, vestig nie 'n gemeenregtelike huwelik nieIn die Suid-Afrikaanse reg bestaan daar nie iets soos ‘n “common law marriage” nie, ook waar persone saam bly of waar dit ‘n huishoudelike vennootskap genoem word. Gevolglik is daar geen wetlike raamwerk om die regte van persone in bovermelde tipe verhoudings te reguleer...

Illegitimate Children's Rights: An Overview of Inheritance Law in South AfricaThe Children's Act of 2005 in South Africa has revolutionized the way illegitimate children are perceived and treated, particularly in terms of their rights to inheritance. Gone are the days when illegitimate offspring faced legal discrimination and unequal treatment...

When is the best time to mediate business disputes:Ideally, before attorneys have become deeply entrenched in the disagreement. At this stage, the core of the dispute remains a straightforward disagreement about business practices or transactions, a type of conflict that businesspeople without a legal background encounter daily. These...

Estate agents commission disputes: A comprehensive guide for sellersIntroductionWhen sellers enter into a mandate agreement with estate agents for the sale oftheir property, it is crucial to understand the potential remedies available to estateagents in case of disputes over commission payments. This comprehensiveguide aims to educate sellers on...

5 key items to understand about mediationParties involved in litigation should always keep an open mind about mediation atevery stage of litigation.  Cases that resolve without having to go through a trial or arbitration can potentially save the parties a lot of time and money in litigation. This article touches on five items parties need to...

Size doesn’t matter when it comes to businessSolving disputes between businesses. Small businesses are just as likely as large and mid-sized companies to get involved in disputes with suppliers, customers, competing businesses, or own business partners or employees. Taking this into account, unlike big corporations, small business owners often...

Mother Granted Full Custody in Landmark Parental Alienation Syndrome Case - Court Decision Revealed When dealing with the delicate situation of minors, the High Court is given the ultimate authority to protect their interests and mental well-being. In a recent case involving an 8-year-old boy, the court's intervention and the involvement of...

Are You Really Ready for Divorce?   The 8 Questions You Need to AskYour marriage is in question and you're facing a real dilemma. You may be the one who is deciding should you stay or should you go. "I feel like I need to get a divorce and end this so called marriage. Yet how can I be sure? Some days I feel more confident of my decision than...