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Adoption in South Africa
Adoption in South Africa: What You Legally Need to Know

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Child Abuse in South Africa
Fighting Child Abuse in South Africa: Legal Support for Victims

  Child abuse is a serious problem in South Africa. According to UNICEF, 28 children are attacked each day. Child abuse can have long-lasting and devastating effects on the child’s physical, emotional, and psychological well-being. As law offices in Durban, we specialise in children’s rights and are dedicated to fighting

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Co-Guardians Children
How To Appoint A Guardian Over Your Children In Your Will

  Biological parents and any other holders of full parental rights and responsibilities are considered guardians. Guardians are able to appoint another or more than one person to act as a child’s caregiver(s). Keep reading to learn more about appointing a guardian using your will from our expert child custody

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Family Relations
7 Common Reasons for Divorce in South Africa

You may have heard the numbers but how often are we told the reasons that some couples just don’t make it? Divorce is something that we never plan on but it is a very real possibility. From irrevocable differences to infidelity and more, there are various reasons that can lead

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Children’s Act & Grandparent Rights
Grandparent Rights: Your Family Lawyers Explain

Grandparent guardian rights is not a typical topic that we see spoken about enough considering the many different family dynamics we have in South Africa. If you’re here to learn your rights or find out how you can apply for guardianship, keep reading as our family lawyers share what you

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Domestic violence lawyer
Domestic Violence in South Africa: Know Your Rights

  Whether you’re looking for a way out or trying to help a loved one, the more you know, the better your outlook will be. South Africa, while intolerant of it, is unfortunately known for domestic violence which makes knowing your rights as well as the benefits of having a

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Lawyer for Child Custody
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Custody

  If you’re reading this then you are already aware that divorce affects more than just you and your spouse. The others most affected by this decision are your children. Whether you are in the process of filing for divorce or are learning about your options, it is good to

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