CHANGING MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY REGIME
Couples who are looking to tie the knot can choose the type of matrimonial property regime they want to enter into, prior to registering their marriage. Usually a couple will choose a matrimonial propriety regime based on their current circumstances after having assessed their assets vs liabilities or will look
HOW THE LOCKDOWN PERIOD HAS AFFECTED CHILD MAINTENANCE
Maintenance under normal circumstances Ordinarily, a parent or legal guardian of a child can apply for a maintenance order at the Magistrate's court at their district. This is governed by the Maintenance Act 99 of 1998 (the 'Act'). According to section 15(1) of this Act, there is a common-law duty of
LOCKDOWN: ARE YOUR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS BEING INFRINGED?
The action taken on 23 March 2020 by the President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, to declare a National State of Disaster has sparked various debates over the balance between human rights and the need to protect the nation from the spread of COVID-19. The 21-day national lockdown and subsequent
