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...
Divorce
What Really Is Jurisdiction in General and How Is It Determined in Divorce Matters
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: Practical Guide & Key Considerations
Divorce for Expatriates in South Africa: Practical Guide & Key Considerations Divorce for Expatriates in South Africa raises some unique legal, procedural and strategic issues. Expatriates who marry abroad or relocate to South Africa often assume that divorce is...
These Must Be Established Before South African Courts Can Handle International Divorces
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...
Serving Divorce Papers Internationally – The Handy Bits
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...
Beyond oceans and borders – Divorcing a spouse who is based abroad
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...
Divorcing a Spouse Who Is Based Abroad
Divorcing a Spouse Who is Based Abroad: Legal Principles and Considerations The Power of Borders in Legal Matters Borders are powerful constructs, capable of determining the legal status of people, laws, cultures, and even history. They can define the difference...
Navigating Unfair Dismissal Claims: A Guide for Employers
Navigating Unfair Dismissal Claims A Guide for Employers : In South Africa, employee rights are well-protected by the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, which aims to create fair treatment and improve the working environment for all...
Navigating International Divorce: Jurisdictional Challenges and Solutions
Navigating International Divorce Jurisdictional Challenges and Solutions : In an increasingly globalised world, divorce is no longer confined to the borders of a single country. With an ever-growing number of international marriages, the issue of...











