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10 Signs that you are Dealing with a Narcissist
“Narcissist” – We have all thrown around this word when describing a self-absorbed person - especially when it comes to various personal relationships including co-workers, friendships, romances, and family. But how do we really know that someone truly is a...
10 Red Flags that your Relationship is turning Toxic (and potentially Abusive)
“If you put a frog in boiling water, it will jump out. If you put a frog in warm water and gradually turn up the heat until the water is boiling, the frog will remain there until it dies. That is an abusive relationship.” The thrill of growing a new relationship is...
What you should know about Children’s Rights in South Africa
The inclusion of Children’s Rights in the Bill of Rights was a major development for South African children, many of whom had suffered previously, their rights not being adequately protected in terms of applicable Law. Children are among the most vulnerable members of...
How can the law assist you in a domestic abuse situation?
Domestic abuse is violence between one person against another in a domestic setting, such as in marriage or co-inhabitation. South Africa has one of the highest domestic violence rates in the world and is sadly the most common form of human rights abuse in South...
The effects of a child being raised in a home with a narcissistic parent
“Narcissist” – This word has been broadcasted over social media greatly over this past year. There has been an influx of quizzes and articles along the lines of, “Are you dating a narcissist?”, “Symptoms of a narcissist” and such. However, we rarely speak about the...
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
Image Source Every year, starting on the 25thof November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women)until the 10th of December (Human Rights Day) a campaign known as 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-basedViolence is held in hopes of creating...
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I met Karen and her team just under a year ago. Their professional and ethical services makes it that much easier to handle the circumstances one is faced with. Their compassion, kindness, humility and work ethics are of the highest standard. I have never regretted walking into their offices and they will be my first recommendation for anyone seeking help with legal matters. Karen, I have the utmost respect for you and your team. God bless
Thank you to Law Offices of Karen Olivier for their professional and expert legal representation, which resulted in the speedy resolution of a custody dispute that had previously caused much distress over a period of time to both us and my minor children. The emotional guidance of Karen and her team supported us through the court process. We are happy to announce that a Court Order was granted which ensures that my minor childrens’ best interests are upheld. I can now sleep with ease at night.
I just want to say thank you to Karen and team for the incredible service and assistance in my matter. I have always experienced a caring and compassionate response to my situation. Having met Karen was definitely not by chance..it was 100% a God Connection..and I would recommend her firm to anyone requiring that personal and extremely professional touch. She is success-driven and no hurdle stops her in achieving the righteous lawful outcome. Thank you, Karen…Blessings