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Expunging a criminal record
With the recent judgment in the matter of the so called “Dagga couple” (Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others v Prince (Clarke and Others Intervening); National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others v Rubin; National Director of Public Prosecutions and Others v Acton (CCT108/17) [2018] ZACC 30; 2018 (10) BCLR 1220 (CC) (18…
The three-month period after divorce might be more important than you think…
One of the last things that might cross your mind when getting divorced is your last will and testament. You might be unaware of the consequences of the actions you do or do not take within the crucial period of three months after ending your marriage. This article will set out the crossroad at which…
How does the amendment of the Property Practitioners Act affect the “voetstoots” clause?
When in the process of purchasing the home of your dreams, you might find yourself viewing several properties before finding the home you have always imagined. The presence of Patent and/or Latent Defects can make purchasing that dream home an extremely dreadful process. The Property Practitioners Act of 2019 aims at addressing this issue. Property…
Our growing legal team – 2023
Faure & Faure Inc. welcomes new Candidate Attorneys, Nicola Pentz and Jayde de Wet to our legal team. Meet Nicola Pentz:Nicola grew up on a beautiful wine farm outside the quaint little town of Darling. She matriculated from Paarl Gymnasium High and thereafter graduated with a BCom Law degree from the University of Stellenbosch. Nicola…
Faure & Faure Inc. feeding 142 people for a month.
Some of the most memorable journeys are experienced at home. The Faure & Faure Inc. team supported local charities throughout the year. To conclude the celebration of our 142nd birthday, our legal team delivered gifts and healthy meals at the Eletha Lethu Day Care Centre and Athlone House of Strength on 21 December 2022. The…
At a certain age children can choose with which parent they want to reside.
Myth or Fact? At a certain age children can choose with which parent they want to reside. Faure & Faure Inc. Director, Marelize Meintjes, clarifies this in the video below. Divorce is normally a traumatic experience for all parties involved, more so if minor children are involved. The most recent Stats SA data on marriages…
Redistribution orders in respect of marriages out of community of property entered into after 1984
There were recently much upheaval in the “family law world” and great anxiety was felt amongst parties in the middle of divorce proceedings when the Judge van der Schyff issued judgement on the 11th of May 2022 in the “G v Minister of Home Affairs and Other” matter. Section 7(3) of the Divorce Act 70 of…
Contract: Is it worth the paper it is written on?
Myth or Fact? A contract isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. Faure & Faure Inc. Director, Zane Meyer explain the legal requirements for a contract.
Dismissal due to incapacity
An employee’s incapacity may be due to poor work performance or incapacity due to injury or ill health. Whichever situation applies the facts need to be considered properly to prevent an unfair dismissal. In relation to poor work performance, an employer may set work performance standards and, should the performance standards not be met, the…
Transferring property from a deceased estate.
For all, accepting the loss of a loved one is an extremely difficult task. For most, the process that follows their death, even more so. This article focuses on explaining the process transferring property from a deceased estate. Please keep in mind that this is a general overview of the process, and it should be…