by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Short answer Generally, no. In South Africa, a family lawyer may not act for both spouses in a dispute because it creates a conflict of interest. There is a narrow exception: a lawyer may act as a neutral scribe to record a settlement that the parties have already...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
In South African law, the age of majority refers to the age at which a person is legally considered an adult, with full capacity to act independently. This milestone is significant because it determines when an individual gains the legal right to make decisions...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
When couples experience difficulties in their marriage, divorce is not always the immediate or desired solution. In certain circumstances, couples may choose legal separation instead. While divorce legally dissolves a marriage, legal separation allows spouses to live...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
When couples decide to end a marriage, one of the first questions they ask is: “How long will the divorce process take?” The answer depends largely on whether the divorce is uncontested or contested. The South African legal system provides for both, but the timelines...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
A contested divorce occurs when spouses cannot agree on one or more critical issues related to the dissolution of their marriage. Unlike an uncontested divorce, where both parties reach a mutual agreement, a contested divorce involves disputes that require court...
