by fuchsroux | Jun 24, 2017 | Marital, Personal Law, Property
Love is in the air, perfumed with the scent of prosperity and joy and bound together in sterling silver and gold. Till death do us part whispered lyrically into each lovers ear and forever being the melodic tune that plays behind it. The perfect beginning to any...
by fuchsroux | May 13, 2016 | Another news, General, Personal Law
We often hear that documents need to be certified as true copies of the original document, or that an affidavit needs to be sworn to. Now this brings us to the question: Who are to certify the documents and what exactly does a sworn affidavit entail? Firstly, the...
by fuchsroux | Mar 3, 2016 | General, Marital, Personal Law
As a result of the legal status it was given in the past, customary marriages are problematic in conveyancing matters today. THE PAST AND PRESENT EXPLAINED. In the past, such practices were not officially recognised by South African law. African couples, however,...
by fuchsroux | Feb 10, 2016 | Marital, Personal Law
Signing an antenuptial agreement contract (ANC) is certainly not the most romantic part of the wedding planning process, but it surely provides the most peace of mind! In the case of the dissolution of the marriage, either by death or divorce, it would have been...
by fuchsroux | Feb 5, 2016 | Personal Law, Property, Uncategorised
These days, we are bombarded daily with updates on changing legislation. The news, radio, Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms have news on tap about changing laws that are promulgated. And, as Karl Marx reminds us: “The theory of Communism may be summed...
by fuchsroux | Jan 22, 2016 | Business news, General, Personal Law
On the 12th of January 2016, two new pension laws were signed by the President, namely the Tax Law Amendment Act and Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act. What is the implication of these laws?. Most of pension funds are regulated by the Pension Fund Act of 1956, but...
