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Children Rights
The Most Common Children’s Rights Violations in South Africa

Although the South African constitution provides a blueprint of expected civil rights to be upheld for its citizens and children’s rights in South Africa, regrettably, a large percentage of the children in our country are still experiencing a violation of children’s rights daily. By getting in contact with a children’s

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Books to read for divorce
4 Books to Read to Help You Through Your Divorce

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]While everyone handles divorce differently, it is safe to say that it is not a pleasant experience. For many people, divorce may be one of the toughest

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Law Marriage
What is a Common Law Marriage Exactly?

While common law marriages are legally recognised in the USA and Australia, the same cannot be said for South Africa. As local specialist divorce lawyers, the team at the Law Offices of Karen Olivier is here to provide a clear definition of the common law marriage and unpack some of

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Child Maintenance Myths
Child Maintenance Myths That You Should Not Believe

Unfortunately, partly due to a lack of information and education, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding divorce and maintenance. These untruths can be incredibly harmful as they can cause people to make uninformed decisions that could end up greatly impacting their children’s lives. As family law professionals in South

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Requirements for Full Custody
What Are the Requirements for Full Custody

The ideal parenting situation for a child is to be cared for by both of their parents in somewhat equal measure. But, unfortunately, there are many situations in which this is simply not possible. When it comes to divorce, separation, and parents living in different areas, it is often best

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Legal Rights of Fathers in Adoption
Legal Rights of Fathers in Adoption Cases

  Fatherhood is an essential part of family life, and the law acknowledges that. In adoption cases, the rights of fathers are equal to those of mothers but the truth is that fathers are often left out of adoption processes, with the focus being mainly on the biological mother. In

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