Protection of Personal Information in Legal Matters The coming into effect of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) entrenched the confidentiality and protection of personal information in South Africa. In this digital age and the advancement of...
Understanding Jurisdiction in Divorce Matters Let us start off by taking things a bit hypothetically. If we turn to the Bible (please note that we neither condone nor promote one religion over another, we have deep respect for all religions and the attendant freedom...
Divorce for Expatriates in South Africa For time immemorial, people have been emigrating from one country to another for various reasons. Sometimes it is because of climate preferences, study, economic opportunities, political push factors, and so forth. South Africa,...
We receive a number of queries from people from all walks of life, and we do our best to respond to all of them as soon as we possibly can. While some queries may be answered with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ most legal queries require comprehensive responses. This is why...
Legal proceedings are guided by a number of rules and regulations that direct their processes and procedures. Therefore, it is not only a matter of the substance of law but also of procedure. In this article, we will take a look at how divorce documents are served...
Borders are powerful constructs, powerful enough to determine the legal status of things, people, laws, cultures, religions and of course the course of history. Borders can take one from a warzone on one side, and to peace on the other, hunger to plenty, developed to...
In South Africa, couples have the option to change their matrimonial property regime during their marriage under the Matrimonial Property Act (No. 88 of 1984), specifically Section 21. This provision allows couples to alter the legal structure that governs how assets...
Defending Against a Hague Convention Application: When Can a Child’s Return Be Opposed? The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is designed to ensure the prompt return of children who have been wrongfully removed or retained in a...
Hague Convention Cases in South Africa: A Step-by-Step Guide International child abduction is a complex and urgent legal matter that requires swift action to ensure that custody disputes are resolved in the correct jurisdiction. The Hague Convention on the Civil...
