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I want to dissolve a customary marriage. I paid lobola (as a first payment) and when i went back to finalise the last payment. She then refused the process should continue. We never slaughtered anything or did any traditional ritual. It ended just like that. I've been advised i should dissolve what i started therefore i need a legal advise and with the deadline of 31 August that the minister has pronounced for new customary law. Am i covered or do i still need a divorce decree?
"My father died in without a will. I was a minor at the time. My mother and family were never informed about an executor or the administration of his estate. We recently discovered that his house in Soweto was sold and transferred in without our knowledge. I need legal assistance to investigate the deceased estate and determine whether the sale was lawful
Good morning, My name is , and I urgently need legal assistance and advice regarding the following matter: On 2 July , we purchased a Audi Q7 3.0 TDI V6 Quattro Tiptronic from GoBid. The car was bought with , km on the odometer and without any service record. We subsequently sold the car on 17 January . However, on the day the new buyer purchased the vehicle from us, he was involved in an accident while en route to Cape Town; he struck an antelope, causing damage (I am not sure if he had this repaired). Now, six months after the purchase, the buyer has contacted me with a service history he obtained from the dealer for this car, which indicates that the last service was performed at , km. It is evident that the car's mileage had been rolled back either before or while it was in GoBid's possession. The buyer now wants to return the vehicle and get his money back. How should we handle this, given that the fault did not originate with us and we had no knowledge regarding the actual mileage? Furthermore, he used the vehicle for six months and was involved in an accident with it. We have already contacted GoBid; their terms and conditions protect them, stating that cars are bought "as is" and that there are no warranties on auction vehicles. (We do, however, have photographic evidence showing the vehicle with , km on the clock at the time we purchased it.) If perhaps you can help me or refer me to someone who can assist? Thanks,
We instructed an attorney as the original will could not be found ,and we engaged him ,but he whatever we discussex with him as per client and attorney ,he always had sn isdue regarding myaelf as the wife of the deceased and always as my attorney took instru tions from my husbands brother and 2 grown daughters and whenever i wanted to discuss he was always busy ,thank god we found the original will and that the attorney who created the will on behalf of my late husband has also not done snything ,and now the attirney who i engaged he has jumped ship with the2 girls andhe is taking all information ihave handed him ,against .e and my brother
I worked as a Manager for the same company for approximately six years at the company's instruction, I invoiced monthly for my basic salary and commission rather than being paid through payroll. Following the closure of the business, all staff were retrenched and paid accordingly, except for myself and my direct manager, who worked under the same invoicing arrangement. The company now argues that we were consultants and therefore not entitled to severance pay. I referred an unfair dismissal dispute to the CCMA following the retrenchment. The employer argued that because more than 10 employees were retrenched, the unfair dismissal matter falls under the Labour Court rather than the CCMA. I argued that my employment status must first be determined, and the Commissioner agreed and will issue a jurisdictional ruling by approximately 16 July . If the Commissioner rules that I was an employee, I will likely need legal representation in the Labour Court to pursue the unfair dismissal claim and compensation, while separately pursuing severance pay through the CCMA. If, in the unlikely event, the Commissioner rules that I was a consultant, I would first need to approach the Labour Court to challenge and overturn that ruling.
I respectfully request urgent legal assistance regarding my family documentation and parental rights. I have been living in South Africa since and currently do not possess valid immigration documentation. I am the biological father of minor children whose mother is a South African citizen. The children's mother is supportive and willing to cooperate in formally registering my paternity. At present, my name does not appear on the children's birth certificates. I wish to regularize my parental status through the lawful procedures required by the Department of Home Affairs, including any paternity acknowledgement or DNA testing process that may be required. My primary concern is that, due to my undocumented status, I fear arrest, detention, or deportation if I attend Home Affairs without legal guidance or protection. I am therefore seeking assistance to: Protect the family unit and the best interests of the children. Obtain legal advice regarding my immigration status. Register my paternity safely and lawfully. Ensure my children's records accurately reflect their biological father. Explore any available legal remedies that may allow me to regularize my status in South Africa. I respectfully request guidance on the appropriate legal process and representation where necessary.
Custody/Parental Plan: 1 child ( Female ) born 10 May •Mother does not want to agree to parental plan •Mother is withholding birth certificate information from the father as well as lying and saying child is not registered •Mothers behaviour is becoming volatile - she actively takes the 2 month old child out of the fathers arms when she is upset •Mother and father was Islamically married when child was conceived and Islamically divorced when child was born Thank you
Home affairs is dealing with backlog by rejecting visas like crazy. I haven’t collected my outcome yet coz I am evaluating alternatives should the outcome be negative. I would be eligible to apply for a work permit given that my study permit has lapsed. Would a letter of good cause for change of condition be granted in such a situation? Thanks,
Hi, I would like to request a quote for reviewing my employment contract and providing legal advice before I resign. A brief overview of my situation: I am planning to resign from my current employer in the near future. My employer has a reputation for being difficult when employees leave, and I am concerned they may attempt to intimidate or threaten me with legal action or rely on restrictive clauses in my contract. Before I hand in my resignation, I would like a legal review of my employment contract to understand my rights, obligations, and any potential risks. Specifically, I would like advice on: The enforceability of any restraint of trade, non-solicitation, confidentiality, or similar clauses. Whether I am free to join my new employer without legal issues. What I can and cannot do during my notice period. Whether there are any contractual provisions that could expose me to legal action. The best way to resign while protecting myself legally. Any practical steps I should take before and after resigning. My goal is simply to ensure that I am legally protected, understand my rights, and can transition to my new role with confidence.
I just need this letter being send from a lawyer I am writing to request that we both commit to following a consistent weekly parenting schedule for our 12-year-old son. Children benefit greatly from routine, stability, and predictability, especially as they grow and develop. A clear and consistent schedule helps provide him with a sense of security and allows him to focus on school, friendships, extracurricular activities, and family life without unnecessary uncertainty. I have become concerned that the agreed arrangements are being changed frequently and that our son is sometimes being placed in the position of communicating or deciding changes between us. I do not believe it is appropriate for him to carry that responsibility. Parenting decisions and any changes to the schedule should be discussed and agreed upon directly between the two of us, rather than leaving him to manage these conversations. Unless we both mutually agree otherwise in advance, I ask that we adhere to the established weekly rotation. If a change is genuinely necessary due to exceptional circumstances, it should be discussed between us beforehand and agreed upon by both parents. Our shared priority should be to provide our son with a stable, predictable routine that supports his emotional well-being and ensures he is not placed in the middle of parental arrangements. I hope we can work together respectfully and consistently in his best interests.