Should I buy property in my name or a trust?
I am often asked whether it is better to purchase property in a company or a trust, than in your personal name. This depends on
December 1, 2014
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Beware the consequences of not following appropriate retrenchment procedures
In Mawer v Nortech International (Pty) Limited [2014] JOL 32512 (LC) the Labour Court had to consider whether Mawer’s retrenchment was substantively and procedurally fair
November 19, 2014
Spoliation
It is a reality that when faced with a tenant who falls into arrears, some landlords consider taking the law into their own hands, for
November 17, 2014
Can I evict my tenant without a court order?
A client asked “if my lease contains a clause whereby the tenant agrees to immediate eviction without legal documentation should he fail to pay the
November 17, 2014
What notice period must an employee give?
The Basic Conditions of Employment Act provides that an employee’s employment may terminate only on notice of not less than four weeks where the employee
November 17, 2014
You are not allowed to see your children – so what now? (written by Shando Theron)
Let’s set the scene: For sake of convenience I am going to assign gender roles along the more common situation, being that the woman is
November 3, 2014
Your marriage has fallen apart, what now? (written by Shando Theron)
Even though it may feel that your world is falling apart, in truth it’s not, if you look around you, 3 out of 5 people
November 3, 2014
He or she broke up my marriage – what now: (written by Shando Theron)
Let’s set the scene: A Matrimonial / Divorce Lawyer quite often is confronted at the first consultation by a client that blames the breakdown of
November 3, 2014
RH v DE Adultery no longer actionable
“In the light of the changing mores of our society, the delictual action based on adultery of the innocent spouse has become outdated and can
October 1, 2014
Must I amend my will after a divorce?
In the aftermath of a divorce, a person often forgets to amend his or her will. A bequest to your divorced spouse in your will,
September 30, 2014