Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Field

Does ChatGPT have a place in disputes? AI-generated correspondence lacks the clear and persuasive language needed to resolve disputes, instead it mainly summarizes legal principles at the expense [...]

SIMPLE UNDERSTANDING TO LEGAL COSTS IN SOUTH AFRICA

SIMPLE UNDERSTANDING TO LEGAL COSTS IN SOUTH AFRICA Recovery of legal costs if I win my case? When engaging in litigation a most common concern are the costs, including whether I will recover my [...]

New Book on ADR by Ashleigh Saira West-Russell

Mandy Simpson Attorneys is proud to announce that our very own Ashleigh Saira West-Russell, Associate Attorney, has published a new book called, Alternative Dispute Resolution: The South African [...]

Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act

New Court Judgment Brings Change for Parties Married Out of Community Without the Accrual System On 11 May 2022, the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria made a significant ruling by declaring section [...]

WHAT IS AN APOSTILLE?

Use of Documents Overseas Whenever you need to use an official public document, which is signed in South Africa, overseas, the signature and authenticity of the document needs to be verified [...]

Differentiation between the various matrimonial property regimes in South Africa

Many couples often leave the question of what marital regime would best suit their needs to the last minute when they decide to get married. Often not much thought is given to this important [...]

Alternative Dispute Resolution: What is it and should I consider it?

Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) provides a variety of different mechanisms, other than court proceedings, that can be used to resolve a conflict between two or more parties. This includes [...]

Rights of grandparents

The rights of grandparents are often overlooked despite their involvement in their grandchildren’s lives. South African law only gives rights to parents, but the Children’s Act 38 of [...]

Protected: Child Relocation and Obtaining the Other Parent’s Consent

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Maintain your rights

Every year South African's have a reason to celebrate Youth Day to honour the courage and sacrifice of the Soweto Uprising youth and celebrate all young people. The unfortunate and difficult [...]