by VDT Attorneys | May 29, 2024 | Divorce, Divorce Amendment Bill, Marriage, Marriage Act, Muslim marriage
The non-recognition of Muslim marriages, which have not been registered as civil marriages, was deemed unconstitutional. The Constitutional Court held that, at the time of dissolution of a Muslim marriage, the Divorce Act failed to provide for:1. Safeguarding the...
by VDT Attorneys | May 29, 2024 | Dispute, Facebook, Meta, Passwords, Social Media
Unlocking the chestTo the uninformed, it might seem simple: just a few tweaks and you’re set, right? Well, it can be that straightforward, granted everyone grasps the technical needs and all involved parties collaborate. But, what happens when this is not the...
by VDT Attorneys | May 29, 2024 | Body corporate, Levies
The body corporate of a sectional title scheme is provided with functions and responsibilities in terms of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act (“STSMA”), of which a well-known function is to require the owners of the scheme to contribute to the funds of the...
by VDT Attorneys | May 29, 2024 | Body corporate, Common property, Property Development, Sectional Title, Unit extension
Common property represents the shared ownership vested collectively among all sectional title owners in a scheme. This shared ownership in the common property highlights a communal responsibility and mutual interest in the maintenance and preservation of specific...
by VDT Attorneys | May 22, 2024 | Child Support, Maintenance
The court correctly found that that Respondent’s plea of poverty as a defence against his wilful and bad faith non-compliance with his maintenance obligations was unacceptable. The Respondent agreed during divorce proceedings to, amongst other specified contributions,...
