Family and Business Consultancy

Our family legal consultancy offers family legal advice as well as business legal advice and guidance. We are legal experts in both family, and business law and we specialize in offering legal advice to small businesses. If your business happens to be established, you can count on us to further help your business flourish. We offer the following business legal services that could be f help for your business:

Business Legal Support
Business Legislation Compliance
Drafting of Business Contacts
Drafting Employment Contacts
Business Legal Training
Private and Non Profit Company Registrations
Credit Profiles
Business Trusts Registration

Would you like to consult with the legal expert for expert legal advice regarding your business? Call our law offices on 021 424 3487 for an online appointment to be made for you. Fortunately our law offices boasts a very straight forward online process in which the potential client will receive an automated email their side stating all the relevant details for the consultation. The email will highlight:

Name (of potential client)
Surname (of potential client)
Email Address
Home Address
Contact details
Date and time of consultation
Nature of legal matter
Payment methods are highlighted and terms and conditions .

Call our offices on 021 424 3487, for an online appointment to be made for you today!

Business Legislation Compliance

When it comes to business legislation compliance, the legal expert advises that a business should not be started without legal support.

“All businesses are required to comply with legislation. Furthermore, certain laws would be specific to your business. It is therefore important that you and your staff understands, and complies with the various legislative and other measures in place in relation to your business.

Therefore, no person should start a business, or continued running it, without knowing what are all the legal requirements involved. Other than the necessary licenses that might be required for the operation of your business, there are also tax issues, and various legislation that needs to be adhered to.

By way of example, if your business makes use of chemicals, the environmental laws needs to be adhered to. Legal requirement would also apply if you intend exporting goods or decide to run a transportation business. There are also internal requirements that needs to be attended. Here reference is made to UIF for employees, unions, insurances etc.”

Find out more on the importance of the legal and business services we offer and feel free to call our offices on 021 424 3487, for an online appointment today!

Family legal matters – Child Maintenance, Divorce, Child Custody and Father’s visitation Rights

We have compiled a range of online legal articles that explains the rights of fathers. These online articles contain free, expert legal advice compiled by the legal expert himself:

Feel free to call our law offices on 021 424 3487 today, for an online appointment for a professional legal consultation today! The creators of this website had made free, expert legal advice easily accessible for your convenience. For more on your legal options and ideas for your divorce, see the following links:

comprising of:

Divorce guide

The free divorce starter toolkit provides you with the necessary tools to attend to the unopposed divorce on your own. The tools include a template Summons, Particulars of Claim and a Notice of Set-Down. Should you wish to have a one on one legal consultation with legal expert himself, then do feel free to call our law offices on 021 424 3486 for an online appointment today.

Family Legal Products

Starting off a business can be scary and for those already established, you would know that the learning never ends. To ensure that you’re running a successful sustainable business, it is important to seek the advice of a legal expert that could advise you accordingly. We are a family and business legal consultancy that aims to deliver professional, expert legal advice and guidance where necessary. See our estimated cost for our legal business products are as follows:

Ante-nuptial Contracts	R 2 100 – 00
Basic Will Drafting	R 1 000 – 00
Email Legal Advice (per question)	R 299 – 00
Family Trust Registration	R 7500 – 00
Shariah Will Drafting	R 950 – 00
Unopposed Divorces	R 9500 – 00

For your convenience, we are also professional legal drafters of Ante-Nuptial Contracts which will cost you to you a total of R2 100 – 00. Furthermore, we have a professional online method in which you can call our offices on 021 424 3487, for an online appointment to be made for you.

Posted on 11 February 2025 by Telelaw

Family and Business Consultancy

We offer the following business legal services that could be f help for your business:

Business Legal Support
Business Legislation Compliance
Drafting of Business Contacts
Drafting Employment Contacts
Business Legal Training
Private and Non Profit Company Registrations
Credit Profiles
Business Trusts Registration

Would you like to consult with the legal expert for expert legal advice regarding your business? Call our law offices on 021 424 3487 for an online appointment to be made for you.

Fortunately our law offices boasts a very straight forward online process in which the potential client will receive an automated email their side stating all the relevant details for the consultation. The email will highlight:

Name (of potential client)
Surname (of potential client)
Email Address
Home Address
Contact details
Date and time of consultation
Nature of legal matter
Payment methods are highlighted and terms and conditions .

Call our offices on 021 424 3487, for an online appointment to be made for you today!

Business Legislation Compliance

When it comes to business legislation compliance, the legal expert advises that a business should not be started without legal support.

Find out more on the importance of the legal and business services we offer and feel free to call our offices on 021 424 3487, for an online appointment today!

Family legal matters – Child Maintenance, Divorce, Child Custody and Father’s visitation Rights

We have compiled a range of online legal articles that explains the rights of fathers. These online articles contain free, expert legal advice compiled by the legal expert himself:

Feel free to call our law offices on 021 424 3487 today, for an online appointment for a professional legal consultation today!

The creators of this website had made free, expert legal advice easily accessible for your convenience. For more on your legal options and ideas for your divorce, see the following links:

comprising of:

Divorce guide

Should you wish to have a one on one legal consultation with legal expert himself, then do feel free to call our law offices on 021 424 3486 for an online appointment today.

Family Legal Products

We are a family and business legal consultancy that aims to deliver professional, expert legal advice and guidance where necessary.

See our estimated cost for our legal business products are as follows:

Ante-nuptial Contracts	R 2 100 – 00
Basic Will Drafting	R 1 000 – 00
Email Legal Advice (per question)	R 299 – 00
Family Trust Registration	R 7500 – 00
Shariah Will Drafting	R 950 – 00
Unopposed Divorces	R 9500 – 00

Attorneys, Advocates and Trust Account Advocates – Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf
Legal matters can indeed be intricate and often come with hefty financial implications. While courts do not impose fees for adjudicating cases, the legal representation required to navigate these complexities can be costly. It’s not uncommon for legal fees to surpass the monetary claim being pursued in court.
Engaging the Services of Attorneys and Advocate
When engaging the services of both an attorney and an advocate, clients may find themselves incurring even higher expenses. In cases involving complex legal issues, the involvement of an advocate is often essential, but this adds to the financial burden. In recent years, a new category of legal professional has emerged known as Trust Account Advocates. Traditionally, to enlist the services of an advocate, you would first need to engage an attorney who would then instruct the advocate on your behalf. This remains the most common arrangement, but there are notable exceptions in certain circumstances, which is where Trust Account Advocates become particularly beneficial.
What is a Trust Account Advocate?
A Trust Account Advocate functions similarly to a referral advocate but operates under different guidelines. A referral advocate typically only accepts briefs from attorneys, which means the flow of communication and instructions typically goes through the attorney before reaching the advocate. In this model, the advocate bills the attorney for their services, creating an additional layer in the client-advocate relationship. Conversely, a Trust Account Advocate can maintain a trust banking account. This allows clients to deposit funds directly into this account before any legal work begins. Additionally, Trust Account Advocates possess a fidelity fund certificate, ensuring that they are compliant with regulations and protecting clients’ interests. This structure empowers Trust Account Advocates to engage directly with members of the public, bypassing the need for an intermediary attorney, which is a limitation of referral advocates.
Advantages of Using a Trust Account Advocate
Cost Efficiency:
Perhaps the most significant benefit of working with a Trust Account Advocate is the potential to save on legal fees. By eliminating the need for both an advocate and an attorney, clients can reduce their overall legal expenses without sacrificing the quality of representation.
Direct Communication:
Clients working with Trust Account Advocates enjoy the advantage of direct communication. This direct line eliminates the possible delays and miscommunication that can arise when an attorney is the sole point of contact, allowing for more efficient case management and quicker responses.
Expertise in Specialized Areas:
Many Trust Account Advocates specialize in specific legal areas, allowing clients to access expertise tailored to their unique legal challenges. This targeted knowledge can be invaluable in effectively navigating complex legal matters.
Simplified Process:
Engaging directly with a Trust Account Advocate can streamline the legal process. This arrangement often leads to reduced administrative burdens and faster initiation of legal work, enabling clients to address their legal issues promptly.
Transparency in Billing:
With a Trust Account Advocate, clients typically have clearer visibility into fees and billing practices since payments are made directly to the advocate. This transparency can help avoid surprises down the line and foster trust between clients and their legal representatives. In conclusion, the rise of Trust Account Advocates offers a refreshing alternative in the legal landscape, providing clients with more options for representation while potentially saving on costs and enhancing the overall experience. By utilizing their services, clients can take advantage of direct access to legal expertise, fostering a more engaged and efficient legal process.

Posted on 11 February 2025 by Telelaw

What parents need to know should they wish to relocate from South Africa to the United Kingdom, Australia, United States, New Zealand or Canada with their minor child
We often receive queries and requests for advice and assistance on issues relating to relocation to another country with a minor child. Related topics relate to the issue of consent for the application for a Passport for a minor child. Sometimes the issue of changing the child’s surname comes into the picture. Of course, if parents are in agreement regarding the issue of relocation and a passport application, all should go well. You may want to see a lawyer to formalise the arrangement to avoid any issues whilst the parent and the child lives abroad. However, if there are potential complications or issues of consent not being forthcoming, then this article would be of assistance.

Why relocate, or emigrate from South Africa to the United Kingdom, Australia, United States, New Zealand, Canada, or elsewhere?

In no particular order, you would find someone relocating from South Africa to the following destinations: The United Kingdom, Australia, United States, New Zealand, Canada, Angola, Botswana, Chile, Zimbabwe, Germany, Netherlands, Swaziland, Israel, Portugal, Mozambique, Ireland, Malawi, Switzerland. Namibia and Greece. The reasons for the relocation vary. For some, it is for a better life, work, or to live with a new spouse or partner. For others, it may just be to explore the world. If there are children involved, then relocation won’t be that easy. Especially so if both parents live in South Africa, and the other wants to relocate with the minor child. In other words, parents who have parental responsibilities and rights need to be considered.

Parental Responsibilities and rights of parents (Applicable to South Africa)

Generally, both parents would have parental rights and responsibilities over a child. We say generally, as this would not always be the case. Mothers automatically have full parental responsibilities and rights over the child. If a parent has parental rights and responsibilities over a minor child; this could entail the right and responsibility to care for the child, have contact with the child and at the same time to act as guardian for the child. This article would deal with the issue of guardianship. If the parties were married the father will automatically have full parental rights and responsibilities over a minor child born from the marriage. If the parties were not married then in short, if the father was involved in the child’s life, he can acquire full parental rights and responsibilities over the minor child. Involvement entails having regular contact with the child and paying maintenance if he can afford so. If the mother refuses to let the father have contact, despite him making a concerted effort, or he cannot afford to pay maintenance, that would be considered.

The parental responsibilities and rights of guardianship (Applicable to South Africa)

Guardians of a minor child have specific rights and responsibilities. Under certain circumstances, both the minor child’s guardians must consent for certain matters. In relation to this article, both guardians must consent for the departure and removal of the minor child from South Africa, and the application for a passport for the minor child. The same would apply for a surname change.

What to do if a parent does not want to consent for the minor child relocating with a parent overseas, for example, Germany?

Before a parent should consider relocating, he or she must first ensure that the child’s best interests would be upheld should the relocation take place. Therefore, the parent should ensure that all the following are attended to:

A decent place to live overseas

For the other parent (the one remaining in South Africa), and the court to properly consider your wish to relocate with the minor child, it is important that there is a decent place for the minor child to live, albeit very modest. It would be difficult to convince the court to allow you to relocate with the child if you intend to find accommodation only once you arrive overseas. Often a parent would live with a relative or friend overseas. In other cases, the employer would arrange for accommodation.

Being able to maintain yourself and the child after you relocated

We doubt that any parent would agree that you may relocate with the child to a country, for example, Canada and you would have to look for work only when you arrive there. This scenario would most probably apply to someone who has dual citizenship or is already a citizen of the country he or she intends to relocate to. But in this case, he or she wants to take the minor child with him or her. Arrangements would have to be made in South Africa. Obviously, one would require a work permit to remain in the country for an extended period of time. If you are relocating on a spousal visa, things would be different. At the end of the day, the court would have to be satisfied that proper arrangements are in place prior to consenting to the relocation when the other parent refuses.

Schooling for the minor child

When the minor child relocates, he or she would have to be enrolled in a school, let’s say in New York. If the child is a toddler, this would not necessarily be an issue. However, if the child is at school-going age, then arrangements would have to be made in South Africa, prior to considering the relocation.

Other factors to consider

There are various further factors to consider when dealing with relocation with a minor child. Some of them relate to how contact would be exercised while the minor child is overseas. Basically, each case is different. However, all relevant factors need to be presented to the court.

When to approach the Court

Once you have done your homework and made the necessary arrangements, you should finally request the consent of the other parent to relocate. If consent is not provided, then you would need to approach the relevant Court. An application would have to be made, with a Notice of Motion, and Founding Affidavit. The documents would also be served on the other parent who would have an opportunity to give their version. At the end of the day, the court would decide what is best for the child and not the parents concerned. We are certain that you found the above article useful and interesting. Please consider sharing it on the share buttons below. They include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Gmail and more. Someone may find it useful as well. Should you require business advice or services, feel free to click on these links: Business SA | Private Legal | Envirolaws

Posted on 11 February 2025 by Telelaw