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What is the Hague Convention and what does it do? You might have heard of the Hague Convention but you’re not sure what it is. If you have children, particularly if their other parent is not South African and/or you are divorced, it may at some point become relevant to you. The International Hague Convention […]
Addicted parents – balancing rights with responsibilities With every right comes a responsibility. In no sphere of life is this more true than when it comes to parenting. Do parents have a right to see their children? Yes, they do. But the rights and best interests of the child take precedence. There are circumstances in […]
What it means for your privacy Cybercrime is on the increase in every aspect of life. Hardly a day goes by without a news item about the latest ransomware attack. But there is one type of cybercrime that is decidedly egregious. Cyber abuse, particularly when it involves bullying, disclosure of intimate images, or threats of […]
At SD Law, we strongly advocate for effective estate planning. We encourage all our clients to draft a will if they don’t have one and revise it with every major life event – marriage, divorce, addition of a child to the family. This article from BizCommunity, written by Capital Legacy, specialist will provider, outlines four […]
We welcome new legislation aimed at tackling our gender-based violence epidemic. This article, reprinted from Business Tech, explains the terms of three new laws, signed into effect by President Cyril Ramaphosa recently. Reprinted from Business Tech – 2022-01-31 President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law three new pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening efforts to […]
Are you looking for a Cape Town law firm to assist with your legal matter? How do you choose between attorneys? They will all tell you they are the best. But there are certain skills and qualities that set a great law firm apart from the merely good. When you’re deciding whom to trust with […]
