How to deal with a Narcissist in a Narcissistic relationship – Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf 

Posted on by Telelaw

How to deal with a Narcissist in a Narcissistic relationship – Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf 

Related Post

Family Law Legal services – Child custody, divorce and child maintenance

Our family law consultancy have a range of family law legal services for your convenience. Our specialized legal services are child maintenance, child custody and divorce. To top it off, we are situated in the heart of the buzzing CBD at Suit 702, 7th Floor, The Pinnacle, corner of Strand and burg Street, Cape Town, South Africa. [caption id="attachment_4566" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] Feel free to visit us at our offices in a safe, central setting and enjoy professional, confidential, legal consultations at its best. Our specialized legal services are:     Should any of the above legal services interest you, feel free to call our offices on 021 424 3487 and have our receptionist make an online appointment for you.

Child custody and legal advice…

Like any other family legal matter, child custody involves a number of factors. When it comes to the legal aspect, the Children’s Act is used as a guideline on how to go about parental legal rights. We’ve found child custody disputes to be very tragic legal battles because the children always happens to be the middle of it all. Because of this, the family legal expert at hand will always try to guide the matter in a legal manner that is best for the child and not the parents. This is where the expert legal advice and guidance of the legal expert comes in handy. [caption id="attachment_4567" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] Parents will have to make important, life changing decisions for the betterment of their children. With that being said, we’ve only found this possible when the parents understand how child custody in South Africa works. It is hereby essential that the parents make a choice that will impact their children the least. We therefore encourage parents to try and work in close collaboration so as to reach an agreement on visitation rights and the child’s residence.

Divorce and child custody…

[caption id="attachment_4568" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] It is often thought that the mother is generally more preferred to have custody of a child. In the eyes of the court, in a divorce, both parents are seen as equivalents unless a child would really be at risk in the care of the one other parent. The court will take a number of factors into consideration, especially the child’s well-being, when deciding on the child’s primary residence.

 An online family law consultancy…

As a family law consultancy, we understand the importance of moving with the dynamic nature of technology and therefore introduced our online operation. Other than being highly efficient and convenient, this method also shows that we are serious about making life easier for the layperson. [caption id="attachment_4569" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] Should you be residing out of the South Africa, consulting with us will not be a problem. We are able to conduct legal consultations online, face to face or Skype / video call for your convenience.

Child custody online legal appointment…

We are family law Consultancy that offers a range of legal services and products. Once the layperson sees a legal service that they require, they may call our offices for a legal appointment. Our friendly receptionist is always willing to go the extra mile by setting up the online legal appointment for you. [caption id="attachment_4570" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] Being a family law legal consultancy, means that we operate by professional legal consultation which is done by appointment only. Previously it was a mandatory for the layperson to have consultation form printed, fill out details manually then have it scanned back to us.  This is no longer the case. With our online appointment system, our receptionist sets the appointment up for you there and then while on the phone. No long, complicated details but just the basic information required for your professional legal consultation.  Call our offices today and have your legal appointment booked online immediately.

After the appointment for child custody…

It is crucial to note that having your legal consultation booked for child custody, does not mean that it is official. The person in question will have time to consult with their spouse or find out more about our expertise on our website. The time and date for consultation will be confirmed once payment has been made in advance date of the consultation to take place. [caption id="attachment_4571" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] During your legal consultation, you will have a well experienced family legal expert who will be advising and guiding you through the process.

Family law legal queries for child custody, divorce and child maintenance…

We are highly accommodating towards our clients and believe in making life easier for them. In the grander scheme of things, we have also initiated an online platform on our website. Yes, we’ve now made it possible for you to share your thoughts and post your legal questions. [caption id="attachment_4572" align="alignleft" width="300"] Call our law offices on: 0211110090
Email us at: [email protected][/caption] On an easy read website, on the home page, you will immediately notice the “Post a family law question on…” thus enabling the layperson to post their legal question in any family law topic they deem fit. These range from:
  1. Ante-nuptial Contracts
  2. Changing your Matrimonial Property Regime
  3. Child Maintenance / Support
  4. Child Custody / Visitation / Access
  5. Divorce
  6. Domestic Violence
  7. Parenting Plans
As this is not an online legal consultation, questions should therefore be kept short and to the point. So go ahead and connect with us today and have you online appointment made!
Posted on by Telelaw

Advocate of the High Court of South Africa – The Advocate’s Profession in South Africa

 

Let us ask advocate Muhammad Abduroaf a few questions

[caption id="attachment_8831" align="alignleft" width="243"]Advocate High Court - Gauteng Johannesburg Eastern Cape High Court (Bhisho)
Free State High Court (Bloemfontein)
Western Cape High Court (Cape Town)
KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Durban)
Eastern Cape High Court (Grahamstown)
South Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg)
Northern Cape High Court (Kimberley)
KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg)
Eastern Cape High Court (Port Elizabeth)
North Gauteng High Court (Pretoria)
Limpopo High Court (Thohoyandou)
Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha)
North West High Court, Mafikeng (Mmabatho) and
Polokwane Circuit Court of the North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria[/caption] South African law has recently changed when it comes to advocates. Now it is possible for advocates to obtain trust accounts which were impossible in the past. By doing so, they would be allowed to take instructions directly from the public. In other words, the client does not first need to see an attorney. Here the Legal Practice Act No. 28 of 2014 comes into play. More than a year has elapsed since the Act has been operating in full swing.   Further below, we tapped into the experience of Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf, a practising advocate of the High Court of South Africa. He gives us some insight into the advocate profession. Although his office is located in Cape Town, he appeared and represented clients in other towns and provinces as well.  

What is the difference between an advocate and an attorney?

Both advocates and attorneys are lawyers or legal practitioners. In simple terms, the attorney is seen as a general practitioner, and an advocate is a specialist. This is however not always the case. Many attorneys now appear in the High Court, and as stated, advocates may obtain trust accounts. The development where an attorney can now appear in the High Court came into existence some years ago. Usually, on TV, you would see the advocate wearing the black robe and the attorney in the smart suit next to him or her.  

What type of work do advocates do?

  Generally, advocates practice in the Higher Courts of South Africa. Here we refer to the High Courts, Supreme Court of Appeal, and the main one, the Constitutional Court. The Attorney would be the one who would do the groundwork, and if need be, instruct the advocate to attend to the more complicated aspects of the case. For example, the advocate would be drafting pleadings, or affidavits, and attending to arguing the matter before a judge and so on. Not to say the other aspects of litigation are not difficult; the latter items are however best suited for advocates to attend to.  

Do advocates give legal opinions on legal matters?

  Advocates would furthermore also be asked to give their legal opinion on a legal matter. An attorney would usually meet with his or her client and discuss the problem at hand, and thereafter instruct an advocate to give his view on the matter. For example, if a client wants to know the prospects of success in a given legal case. The advocate would then spend time researching the law and finding answers to the legal issue at hand. Here again, this type of work would be best suited for an advocate. [caption id="attachment_8825" align="alignleft" width="159"]Advocate High Court - Gauteng Johannesburg Eastern Cape High Court (Bhisho)
Free State High Court (Bloemfontein)
Western Cape High Court (Cape Town)
KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Durban)
Eastern Cape High Court (Grahamstown)
South Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg)
Northern Cape High Court (Kimberley)
KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg)
Eastern Cape High Court (Port Elizabeth)
North Gauteng High Court (Pretoria)
Limpopo High Court (Thohoyandou)
Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha)
North West High Court, Mafikeng (Mmabatho) and
Polokwane Circuit Court of the North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria[/caption]

Where are the High Courts in South Africa?

  In South Africa, we have 14 (fourteen) divisions of the High Court. They are as follows  

Eastern Cape High Court (Bhisho)

Free State High Court (Bloemfontein)

Western Cape High Court (Cape Town)

KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Durban)

Eastern Cape High Court (Grahamstown)

South Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg)

Northern Cape High Court (Kimberley)

KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg)

Eastern Cape High Court (Port Elizabeth)

North Gauteng High Court (Pretoria)

Limpopo High Court (Thohoyandou)

Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha)

North West High Court, Mafikeng (Mmabatho) and

Polokwane Circuit Court of the North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

There is also circuit court.

 

Do advocates appear in the Magistrate’s Court?

Furthermore, advocates also appear in the lower courts. For example, the Magistrates’ Court, Maintenance Court, Children’s Court and so on. Many times, complicated issues arise in matters that are adjudicated in the Magistrate’s Court. For example, big corporates fighting over an issue that is best suited for the Magistrate’s Court. In those cases, it would be prudent to instruct and advocate with the necessary experience and skills. [caption id="attachment_8830" align="alignleft" width="130"]Advocate High Court - Gauteng Johannesburg Eastern Cape High Court (Bhisho)
Free State High Court (Bloemfontein)
Western Cape High Court (Cape Town)
KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Durban)
Eastern Cape High Court (Grahamstown)
South Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg)
Northern Cape High Court (Kimberley)
KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg)
Eastern Cape High Court (Port Elizabeth)
North Gauteng High Court (Pretoria)
Limpopo High Court (Thohoyandou)
Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha)
North West High Court, Mafikeng (Mmabatho) and
Polokwane Circuit Court of the North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria[/caption]

Do advocates do criminal work?

If there is a criminal matter pending in the High Court, usually an advocate would be briefed to attend to it. However, as stated, some attorneys have rights of appearance in the High Court. Advocates would usually attend to criminal matters in the Magistrates’ Court as well. This would either be District Court matters, or Regional Court matters. As you would have guessed, the High Court would deal with more serious offences.  

We would like to hear from Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf

  We asked advocate Muhammad Abduroaf, a practising advocate of the High Court of South Africa some questions regarding the advocate’s profession. He has over a decade and a half of litigation experience.  

Legal Experience:

Our Lawyer: When were you admitted as an advocate of the High Court of South Africa? Advocate Abduroaf: I was admitted as an advocate of the High Court of South Africa in 2003. It feels like yesterday when the Judge President and Deputy Judge President of the Western Cape High Court admitted me. That time, it was still called the Cape of Good Hope Provincial Division of the High Court. [caption id="attachment_8828" align="alignleft" width="140"]Advocate High Court - Gauteng Johannesburg Eastern Cape High Court (Bhisho)
Free State High Court (Bloemfontein)
Western Cape High Court (Cape Town)
KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Durban)
Eastern Cape High Court (Grahamstown)
South Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg)
Northern Cape High Court (Kimberley)
KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg)
Eastern Cape High Court (Port Elizabeth)
North Gauteng High Court (Pretoria)
Limpopo High Court (Thohoyandou)
Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha)
North West High Court, Mafikeng (Mmabatho) and
Polokwane Circuit Court of the North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria[/caption]

Our Lawyer: What are your academic qualifications

Advocate Abduroaf: I hold an LL.B and an LL.M (Master of Laws), both from the University of the Western Cape. However, to become an advocate, you only require an LL.B.  

Our Lawyer: What do you believe are the qualities required to become an advocate?

Advocate Abduroaf: I think hard work and dedication is the key recipe to be a good advocate. One thing for sure, you cannot be lazy. You will not make it out there if you are.  

Our Lawyer: Is it hard practising as an advocate?

Advocate Abduroaf? Initially, it was very challenging. As you gain more experience, it becomes easier. It’s like anything in life, the more you focus on perfecting it, the easier it gets. There are still times when I am faced with a challenging case. I then dig deep and do my best.   Our Lawyer: How do you cope with being an advocate? Advocate Abduroaf. Firstly, I try to live a balanced life. Focusing on various aspects of life, and not only work. As an advocate, your most valued tool is your mind. If your mind is not sharp, you would be disadvantaged. I, therefore, try to keep fit and live a healthy balanced lifestyle.  

Our Lawyer: Are there cases you do not like to do?

Advocate Abduroaf: I love the law and enjoy practising it. However, there are times when you are faced with challenges. For example, the case that comes to you is in a mess, or your client has a week case, but still wishes to proceed. In such a case, things become challenging as you will most of the time be on the back-foot. [caption id="attachment_8827" align="alignleft" width="121"]Advocate High Court - Gauteng Johannesburg Advocate High Court – Gauteng JohannesburgEastern Cape High Court (Bhisho)
Free State High Court (Bloemfontein)
Western Cape High Court (Cape Town)
KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Durban)
Eastern Cape High Court (Grahamstown)
South Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg)
Northern Cape High Court (Kimberley)
KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg)
Eastern Cape High Court (Port Elizabeth)
North Gauteng High Court (Pretoria)
Limpopo High Court (Thohoyandou)
Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha)
North West High Court, Mafikeng (Mmabatho) and
Polokwane Circuit Court of the North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
clients in other cities or provinces?[/caption] Advocate Abduroaf: If the need arises and the client is willing to pay for the additional costs, then I would be happy to attend to matters in courts outside of Cape Town. Depending on where the court is situated, I would either fly down the morning or fly the night before.  

Our Lawyer: Any last words for aspiring advocates out there?

Advocate Abduroaf: Work hard, focus, and keep your head down and don’t look around. The next thing you know, you will be the best out there. Eastern Cape High Court (Bhisho) Free State High Court (Bloemfontein) Western Cape High Court (Cape Town) KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Durban) Eastern Cape High Court (Grahamstown) South Gauteng High Court (Johannesburg) Northern Cape High Court (Kimberley) KwaZulu-Natal High Court (Pietermaritzburg) Eastern Cape High Court (Port Elizabeth) North Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) Limpopo High Court (Thohoyandou) Eastern Cape High Court (Mthatha) North West High Court, Mafikeng (Mmabatho) and Polokwane Circuit Court of the North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria  

Posted on by Telelaw

Do you require a video legal advice consultation?

Click here and schedule one today!