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Oct 27, 20223 min read
Sectional Title Scheme Disputes – CSOS or Court?
- Lara Gelderbloem, Candidate Legal Practitioner Many of us reside in homes which form part of a Sectional Title Scheme, in terms of...
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Spence Law
May 20, 20224 min read
Does a parent’s obligation to maintain their minor child die with them?
By virtue of becoming a mother or a father, a legal obligation in respect of maintaining your child arises in our law. This duty to...
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Spence Law
Apr 9, 20224 min read
International Relocation of a Minor Child
Many recently divorced parents find themselves in a situation wherein their ex-spouse, likely to be the primary caregiver of their minor...
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Spence Law
Mar 4, 20223 min read
When your loved one can no longer care for themselves- all about curatorships
Natalie Macdonald-Spence, LLB, LLM, Attorney with Right of Appearance in the High Court Sometimes in life family members can no longer,...
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Spence Law
Feb 24, 20222 min read
30 YEAR LIABILITY FOR MAINTENANCE DEBT – NEW SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL JUDGMENT
It is known that a normal debt typically prescribes after a period of three years, in terms of the Prescription Act 68 of 1969 (the...
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Spence Law
Jan 4, 20225 min read
What is prescription of a debt?
We are all likely to become a debtor by owing someone a certain amount of money or a creditor by loaning an amount to another person for...
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Spence Law
Dec 14, 20214 min read
Certain provisions of the Cyber Crimes Act in effect from 1 December 2021
Many South Africans might not be aware, but as of 1 December 2021, certain sections of the Cyber Crimes Act (the “Act”) are in operation...
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Spence Law
Sep 17, 20214 min read
What to do when your tenant is in arrears
As a residential landlord, you expect to receive rent on time and in full- but how do you handle a residential tenant in arrears? There...
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Spence Law
Sep 8, 20215 min read
The ABC's of starting your business
Starting your own business is an exciting adventure, but nerve-wracking at the same time. It is important to have a well-thought out...
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Spence Law
Aug 4, 20214 min read
Cross Border Intellectual Property and Royalties- the "Need to Know"
Taxpayers, especially startups, need to be aware of the tax implications of transferring intellectual property ("IP") abroad. Such...
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Spence Law
Jun 8, 20212 min read
What is a Rule 43 Application in Divorce Proceedings?
You may at some point or other heard the words "rule 43 application" in the context of family law. A spouse who intends filing for a...
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Spence Law
Mar 28, 20214 min read
Can I cancel my lease early?
It is essential to bear in mind that when one signs a lease agreement, it creates obligations on the tenant and the landlord in respect...
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Spence Law
Mar 10, 20213 min read
ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES DELAYED AT THE HANDS OF THE MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT
Any Legal Practitioner or company dealing with the administration of deceased estates will confirm that the process by in practice is not...
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Spence Law
Mar 5, 20214 min read
When does the National Credit Act apply to an agreement?
We often receive queries from clients regarding the applicability of the National Credit Act, 2005 (the "NCA") in respect of intended...
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Spence Law
Mar 4, 20213 min read
To mediate or not to mediate in divorce proceedings?
By Pamela Orelowitz, Senior Associate, Accredited Mediator There are numerous judgments where the Courts during divorce proceedings, have...
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Spence Law
Jan 12, 20211 min read
Introducing Pamela Orelowitz, our new Senior Associate in Jozi!
We are exceptionally pleased to start the year off on a good note! Welcome Pamela Orelowitz as a Senior Associate in our Rosebank,...
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Spence Law
Nov 21, 20205 min read
Buying a business? Some things to consider
by Natalie Macdonald-Spence It is an exciting venture to purchase an existing business. Businesses go on sale for various reasons-...
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Spence Law
Oct 20, 20203 min read
LOOP STRUCTURES – WHAT ARE THEY AND WHY DO THEY MATTER?
An investment into a foreign entity that develops into an investment loop (as a result of money coming back into the country through a...
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Spence Law
Aug 28, 20204 min read
The legal consequences of a customary wedding
by Sarah Gama, Attorney Legal consequences of a customary wedding The conclusion of a customary / traditional wedding is a time of great...
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Spence Law
Aug 26, 20204 min read
Changing your matrimonial property regime
Couples intending to get married in South Africa have an option of choosing the matrimonial property regime that they wish to govern...
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