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It’s more important than ever that anyone getting married, whether in a traditional ceremony, at the magistrate’s court or in church, should consult an attorney to help explain the options and draft a legally binding agreement that will suit the couple’s particular circumstances

If customary law marriage comes first, no civil marriage allowed later

Following this judgment, it’s more important than ever that anyone getting married, whether in a traditional ceremony, at the magistrate’s court or in church, should consult an attorney to help explain the options and draft a legally binding agreement that will suit the couple’s particular circumstances

Paternity disputes are common in cases involving minors. (File photo)

To dig or not to dig: When paternity requires proof from the grave

High court case explores whether a court can order adults to take DNA tests for paternity — or get a body exhumed for this purpose

Equal time with parents doesn’t always equal the best arrangement for children

Landmark judgment shows a careful investigation into individual family circumstances must be done to ensure agreements benefit the children in divorce cases

“Am I liable for my partner’s debt?”

Beware of the joint estate – it dies with your spouse

The joint estate of a couple married in community of property comes to an end once the marriage terminates either by the death of a spouse or a divorce

With the growing use of assisted reproductive technologies, the use of surrogacy has become increasingly popular among those wanting to conceive.

The genetic divide: Court case challenges sibling bonds affected by surrogacy

Appellants seek to declare act invalid that prohibits a child born of surrogacy to be genetically linked to an already-born sibling

Busa has taken the department of labour to court over employment equity targets.

New rule empowers judges to contain ‘fee inflation’ by counsel

It gives judges a greater function in determining how much the winning counsel can charge