An article by Tania Abbotts, Hammond Pole Specialist in Family Law and Divorce Attorney, explains everything you need to know about divorces. Read more...
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An article by Tania Abbotts, Hammond Pole Specialist in Family Law and Divorce Attorney, that highlights how South Africa recognises "Common Law” marriage. Read more...
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Most couples get all wrapped up in the excitement of their wedding that they leave their antenuptial contract (ANC) to the last minute. Despite being one of the most important documents that a young couple will ever conclude, it doesn’t seem to get as much attention as the dress, flowers, venue and cake do. I find that in sharing the queries raised by previous clients, often assists future clients in understanding the concept of an ANC, So here’s a few of my favourite questions I get asked: Isn’t it the same as a Prenuptial Agreement? Not quite. A prenuptial agreement is an...
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It has been amazing to see all the press and publicity that children have had in the media as of late....
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Here are some FAQ's about divorce. How much does it cost to get a divorce? Divorces are unique to the individuals wanting the divorce as they depend on the circumstances surrounding the marriage. At Hammond Pole, we offer advice and assistance in determining the best route to take in reaching the most favourable outcome to our clients in the least amount of time. The cost of your Divorce will depend on the circumstances of your situation (whether there are minor children born of the marriage, your assets, maintenance claims, etc.) at the time of divorce. How long does it take to get a...
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'Voetstoots' merely means that as a seller you are selling the property with the existing problems it has. So the buyer takes it "as is". There is one very important caveat here - as the seller you have to fully disclose all known problems with the property in order for the buyer to make an informed decision. A voetstoots clause will not provide any legal protection if you intentionally conceal defects in bad faith with the purpose of defrauding the buyer. We are situated on the East Rand of Johannesburg (JHB) in close proximity to the airport. The following towns are nearby: Boksburg, Benoni, Kempton Park, Germiston,...
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Dealing with the death of a loved one can be over-whelming for all the family and friends concerned. It is for this reason that we at Hammond Pole Attorneys would like to assist you in setting out the correct processes to follow, when winding up the estate, in order to avoid making this traumatic experience any worse. First and foremost it is crucial to limit the financial exposure of the family in regards to the death of a loved one. That is why it's so important that the family report the passing of the loved one to the Masters office as...
Continue readingAn antenuptial agreement is a contract signed before marriage by parties who intend to marry each other out of community of property. In other words, each person wants to retain ownership of his or her own assets as opposed to pooling the assets to form one communal estate. If no such agreement is signed the husband and wife will automatically be married in community of property. The decision to enter into an antenuptial contract may have serious consequences. Both during the course of the marriage and in the event of its dissolution (whether on death or divorce) and it is therefor...
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STATS SA has released some figures on Civil Debt Cases in Judgments in South Africa. Below is a summary with a link to the full report. - The total number of civil summonses issued for debt decreased by 0,8% in the first quarter of 2017 compared with the first quarter of 2016. The largest negative contributions to the 0,8% decrease were civil summonses relating to: services (contributing -3,4 percentage points); goods sold (contributing -2,0 percentage points); and rent (contributing -0,5 of a percentage point). - The total number of civil judgements recorded for debt decreased by 16,1% in the first quarter of 2017...
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A certificate of conformity (COC) is required by law for all permanent liquid gas installations in your house or property and must be obtained from an authorised person or an approved inspection authority, which confirms that it is safe according to the applicable standards. Examples of gas installations that require this certificate include gas fire places or gas hobs, as well as gas hot water systems, gas fireplaces, etc. According to the pressure equipment regulations of 2009 an authorised person shall issue a COC after a gas installation or alteration of the installation and where there is a change of user...
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