Constitutional Court Ruling On Muslim Marriages
On 28 June 2022, The Constitutional Court confirmed a Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling for Women’s Legal Centre Trust v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others[1], which legally recognises Muslim marriages and declares certain sections of the...
Legal Documents Required For Marriage
You’re now engaged and have started planning for the big day on which you get to say, “I do!”. You have your guests list, venue and even photographer ready, but have you got your legal ducks in a row? Tying the knot can be an exciting process and experience for the...
Curator Bonis Vs Curator Ad Litem
Under South African law, certain factors affect a person’s capacity to act on his/her behalf and manage his/her affairs. For example, factors such as age in the case of minors or mental illness can render persons ‘incapable’. Under these circumstances, an application...
How to Legally Adopt Your Stepchild
With the increasing occurrence of blended families, we often see the situation of clients asking for our legal assistance in adopting their stepchild. This often happens when a stepmother or stepfather is more involved in raising the child, and the other biological...
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