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What the Road Accident Fund Covers and What It Doesn’t

If you've been injured in a car accident in South Africa, you may be entitled to claim compensation from the Road Accident Fund (RAF). But before you begin the process, it’s crucial to understand what the RAF actually covers — and what it doesn’t.

How to Write a Legal Resignation Letter in South Africa

In South Africa, your resignation triggers rights and obligations on both sides of the employment relationship.

What Most People Miss in Divorce Settlement Agreements

A divorce settlement agreement is more than a list of who gets what. It's a legal document that defines your responsibilities, financial commitments, and rights for years to come.

How to Protect Your Finances Before Filing for Divorce

Divorce is never just about emotions—it’s also about protecting your future. Whether you're initiating the process or simply weighing your options, one of the most important steps you can take is to prepare financially before you file.

Section 7(3) Divorce Act - Fair Asset Division in SA

Divorce isn't just about dissolving a relationship—it’s also about untangling financial lives that may have been deeply intertwined, even when the law says otherwise.

Understanding the Accrual System in South African Marriages

When you get married, you’re not just sharing a life—you’re also entering a legal and financial arrangement. In South Africa, the law offers several matrimonial property regimes, each with different implications for how assets are owned and divided.

Can I Claim Maintenance After a Long-Term Relationship?

Long-term relationships don’t always come with paperwork. Many couples in South Africa live together for years—raising children, sharing homes, combining finances—without ever getting married.

When Love Isn’t Legal - Why Every Unmarried Couple Needs a Plan

Marriage isn’t the only way people build lives together. More and more couples in South Africa are choosing to live together without ever tying the knot.

Living Together Without Marriage - Your Cohabitation Rights

In South Africa, many couples live together for years without ever legally marrying. While this may feel like a modern and flexible arrangement, it creates a significant legal blind spot.

Who Stays, Who Goes? Legal Rights to the Home After Separation

The end of a relationship often raises one of the most difficult and emotionally charged questions: who stays in the family home, and who must leave?

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