One thing that really stands out in my experience as a debt collection attorney, is that debtors...
ABC’S (ALWAYS BE COLLECTING) – REASONS WHY DEBTOR’S MANAGEMENT IS A FULL TIME JOB
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SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT DEEDS OF SURETY
Surety is a love or hate term depending on which side of the equation you are on. If you are a...
INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION WITH MINOR CHILDREN
The legal position, and available remedies in the case of unreasonable withholding of consent...
ABC’S (ALWAYS BE COLLECTING) – REASONS WHY DEBTOR’S MANAGEMENT IS A FULL TIME JOB
One thing that really stands out in my experience as a debt collection attorney, is that debtors almost always settle the outstanding debt if the debts are demanded whilst it is still fresh. This means that the older the debt you are attempting to collect, the smaller...
SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT DEEDS OF SURETY
Surety is a love or hate term depending on which side of the equation you are on. If you are a creditor, you may have heard a thousand times over that it is a necessity to have. If you are the debtor you likely fear signing it but really had no other option. Below we...
INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION WITH MINOR CHILDREN
The legal position, and available remedies in the case of unreasonable withholding of consent Sally and Peter have a lovely little boy, named John. Sally’s employer has given her the opportunity to work in Germany for 5 years and has indicated that they will pay for...
CONTRACTUAL FREEDOM, HOW FAR DOES IT EXTEND?
WHAT EXACTLY DOES THE TERM “CONTRACTUAL FREEDOM” MEAN? The law of contract in South African affords parties the freedom to enter into a contract and who they wish to enter with. The general requirements for a legally enforceable contract are consent, good faith, and...
IS THERE ANY WAY TO EXIT DEBT REVIEW AFTER THE COURT HAS GIVEN AN ORDER
Jenny and her husband, to whom she was married in community of property, entered debt review five years ago and since, a Court order in terms of Section 86(7)(c)(ii) granted. Jenny and her husband, has since gotten divorced and a settlement agreement entered into...
Matrimonial Property Law in South Africa – Webinar – 4 February 2022
On 4 February 2022, we presented a workshop and webinar where we explored the basic principles of matrimonial property law in South Africa. In this workshop / webinar we endeavoured to answer some of the most pertinent questions surrounding matrimonial property law in...
Comforting News For Victims Of Domestic Violence
Victims of domestic violence would be pleased to know that President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Domestic Violence Amendment Bill into Law in South Africa. This legislation, together with two other Bills also signed into Law, aim to protect women and children from...
To Vax Or Not To Vax – An Employer’s Covid Conundrum
At present, the world seems to be sitting on a pressure-cooker. As pro-vaccine and anti-vaccine proponents take to social media, radio, TV, and whichever soapbox they can get their hands on to extol the virtues of their own viewpoint, whilst lamenting the ignorance of these people who hold different and opposing views, employers must decide on their company’s vaccine policy.
Navigating The Tricky Landscape Of Commercial Lease Agreements
The world of commercial lease agreements has evolved, and the law relating to these types of agreements is unique. Furthermore, there are several industry-standard practices that the average business owner simply does not know about. Combine this with the extensive...
