Why you should consider a specialized legal expert

Having a specialized legal expert to deal with your legal matter can take a load off your shoulders and help you see things in greater perspective. When the legal expert specializes within a particular part of the law, it means they have greater insight into the legal matter. At our law offices, we are legal specialists in family law and luckily, the branches of family extend to: For an online appointment, call our law offices on 021 424 3487 and get your expert legal today. We are centrally located in the heart of the City Bowl at Suit 702, 7th Floor, The Pinnacle, corner of Burg and Strand Street, Cape Town.

Legal Expert Vs Attorney

There is a common confusion between the two terms – both have knowledge about the legal field but this knowledge but is extended to different degrees. However, an Attorney should have studied the law and graduated successfully from an accredited school of law. Furthermore, they should have license to practice law. Based on the nature of our private legal consultancy, we are simply legal advisors who does not necessary appear in the local courts but have legitimate knowledge on the law to advise you as the way forward. What sets our consultancy aside from the rest is that we are legal experts in family law and can set you up with an Attorney if needed. We are specialists in child maintenance, divorce and child custody. Feel free to visit our legal terms explained page for more information. Call our law offices today for an online appointment on 021 424 3487 today!

Find a specialized expert

Our law offices are situated in the heart of the buzzing CBD at Suit 702, 7th floor, The Pinnacle, corner of Strand and Burg Street. We are legal experts in family law whereby we offer a range of family law legal services. These are:   Make an online appointment with us today and consult with a legal expert.    
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Why you should consider a specialized legal expert

Having a specialized legal expert to deal with your legal matter can take a load off your shoulders and help you see things in greater perspective. When the legal expert specializes within a particular part of the law, it means they have greater insight into the legal matter.

At our law offices, we are legal specialists in family law and luckily, the branches of family extend to:

For an online appointment, call our law offices on 021 424 3487 and get your expert legal today. We are centrally located in the heart of the City Bowl at Suit 702, 7th Floor, The Pinnacle, corner of Burg and Strand Street, Cape Town.

Legal Expert Vs Attorney

There is a common confusion between the two terms – both have knowledge about the legal field but this knowledge but is extended to different degrees. However, an Attorney should have studied the law and graduated successfully from an accredited school of law. Furthermore, they should have license to practice law.

Based on the nature of our private legal consultancy, we are simply legal advisors who does not necessary appear in the local courts but have legitimate knowledge on the law to advise you as the way forward. What sets our consultancy aside from the rest is that we are legal experts in family law and can set you up with an Attorney if needed. We are specialists in child maintenance, divorce and child custody.

Feel free to visit our legal terms explained page for more information. Call our law offices today for an online appointment on 021 424 3487 today!

Find a specialized expert

Our law offices are situated in the heart of the buzzing CBD at Suit 702, 7th floor, The Pinnacle, corner of Strand and Burg Street. We are legal experts in family law whereby we offer a range of family law legal services. These are:

 

Make an online appointment with us today and consult with a legal expert.

 

 

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Civil Appeals to the Western Cape High Court

Did you know that if you are not satisfied with a decision in a court matter, you can appeal to the High Court? Someone might appeal a court’s decision for several reasons, typically revolving around the belief that an error was made during the trial or hearing or in the court’s interpretation of the law. Here are the main reasons for appealing a court decision:

Legal Errors

The appellant believes that the trial court made errors in applying or interpreting the law. This could include improperly admitting or excluding evidence or misinterpreting legal principles.

Procedural Errors

There were mistakes in the way the trial was conducted, such as improper procedures that could have affected the outcome. Examples include not following proper courtroom protocol or violating the defendant’s right to a fair trial.

Evidence Issues

The appellant might argue that crucial evidence was wrongly admitted or excluded or that there was insufficient evidence to justify the verdict reached by the magistrate or the judge.

Abuse of Discretion

The trial judge made decisions that are seen as unreasonable or arbitrary, such as unfairly limiting the scope of examination of witnesses or making biased rulings on motions.

New Evidence

New evidence has emerged that could potentially change the outcome of the case. This is more common in criminal cases, where new evidence might show the defendant’s innocence.

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel

In criminal cases, the defendant might argue that their attorney did not provide competent legal representation, thereby affecting the trial’s outcome. Appeals are typically reviewed by a higher court, which examines the record of the proceedings from the lower court to determine if there were significant errors that affected the case’s outcome. If the appellate court finds that errors were indeed made, it might reverse the decision, order a new trial, or modify the lower court’s decision. If no significant errors are found, the original decision is usually upheld.

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Uncontested divorces – Notice of Set Down for undefended and uncontested divorce matters – The document used to place your divorce on the divorce court roll

Undefended, unopposed or uncontested divorce cases are what all divorcing couples should strive towards. If the marriage broke down completely and there is no possibility of saving it, then why fight any longer? If both parties act fairly, there is no need to spend thousands of Rands on legal fees. That money can be used on starting a new life. If there are minor children involved, then the money saved in avoiding litigation can be used on them. At the end of the day, no one really benefits from a long drawn out or protracted contested divorce process.

What is the simplest divorce?

The simplest divorce is when the parties are married out of community of property and profit and loss, with the exclusion of the accrual regime. What this means, it that whatever property a spouse owns during the marriage, still belongs to him or her after the marriage. There is also no need to pay the other spouse any amount after the divorce as an accrual. The simplest divorce would also require there to be no minor children born from the marriage. In other words, all the children are adults or there were none. Lastly, neither party claims personal maintenance or alimony from the other spouse. If the above scenario applies, then all that the divorce court would have to do is ascertain whether or not the marriage has irretrievably broken down, and grant a decree of divorce. There is no issue regarding child maintenance, custody issues, or proprietary rights. It’s a simple divorce and easily finalised.

What do couples usually fight over in the divorce process?

As can be seen from the above, if a couple has children, things may turn out to be complicated. The parents may dispute who should have primary care or custody over the minor children. Then there is the issue of child maintenance, and the amount thereof. This latter issue is usually a stumbling block when it comes to the finalisation of a divorce. Some parents are unreasonable in their request, and others again don’t want to pay or contribute what is fair and reasonable.

The matrimonial property regime

If the parties are married in community of property, there should be an equal division of the joint estate. However, parties still find a way to argue on this aspect which makes the divorce a contested one. The same applies should the spouse be married out of community of property with the inclusion of the accrual regime. Most of the time, the divorce gets settled just days before the divorce date, after both parties spent thousands of Rands on legal fees.

The notice of set down in divorce matters

After the divorce, summons has been issued and served, and the divorce is uncontested, a notice of set down must be filed at the divorce court. Usually, it’s 10 days after the divorce summons was served on the other party. Basically, the notice of set down advises the court and the other party that the divorce is going to be heard on a certain date. Once the notice of set down is filed, the divorce matter would be placed on the court roll for the divorce to be finalised.

What happens on the unopposed divorce court date?

Once the notice of set down has been filed and the divorce date has arrived, one of the parties, usually the plaintiff would have to appear at court to give evidence. Basically, he or she needs to confirm that the marriage has broken down, the court has jurisdiction and that all aspects have been resolved. This is usually done with a consent paper. If the parties were married out of community of property without the accrual regime and there are no minor children, then there is no need for any other documents to be filed.

What happens after the divorce has been granted?

Once the divorce has been granted, the parties can move on with their lives. They may remarry incur debt in their own name and so on. A few days after the divorce, and depending on the specific court, the parties would be able to collect a document called a final decree of divorce. This document would confirm to the world that they are divorced.

Free Online Divorce Form and Guide

If you want to attend to your own uncontested divorce, we can to help you kick start it at no charge. Fill in the form below, and then our system will send you an email with the details you provided, which you should include in the divorce documents. [ninja_form id=35] Have a family Law appointment with us We have an online appointments system which enables you to save valuable time and cut straight to the chase. There is, therefore, no need for you to visit our offices (unless it is best for you to do so, or is your most preferred option). You may set up telephonic or video consultations should you wish to do so. You can, therefore, stay in the office or on the couch in the comfort of your own home when dealing with us. We are therefore physical, online, set-up and ready to meet with you. Make your appointment online for a consultation today. If you find any of our articles, free resources and posts interesting, or possibly useful to others, please like  

IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (WESTERN CAPE DIVISION, CAPE TOWN)

Case no.: JOHN WILLIAMS PLAINTIFF (Identity Number: 0000000000000) And JANE WILLIAMS DEFENDANT (Identity Number: 1111111111111  

NOTICE OF SET – DOWN

  KINDLY BE ADVISED that Plaintiff hereby sets the above matter down for hearing for 2015 at 10:00 or so soon thereafter. Kindly enrol the matter accordingly. DATED AT SIGNED AT CAPE TOWN THIS___DAY OF __________________2017.   ______________________ Per: JOHN WILLIAMS (Plaintiff in Person) 4 Green Street, Greenland, WESTERN CAPE TO: THE REGISTRAR HIGH COURT CAPE TOWN AND TO: JANE WILLIAMS 1 Apple Street, Apple Town, WESTERN CAPE _________________o0o_________________    
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