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Dealing with Divorce

Divorce is a difficult reality. While the emotional pain is hard to bear, Legal&Tax Services can at least be your companion in offering expert legal advice on this process.
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Clearing your criminal record

You can apply for expungement of your criminal record provided you meet the criteria, allowing you to carry on with life without a criminal record being an obstruction to employment opportunities.
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Does unpaid debt get written off after three years?

Everything you need to know about prescribed debt
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Contracts and contractual disputes

Understanding contracts and dealing with contractual disputes

What makes a contract legally binding? We provide clarity on all the terms and conditions that constitute a legal agreement and offer remedies to resolve contractual disputes.
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Left With Nothing: What Every Woman Must Know About Spousal Maintenance

Spousal maintenance isn’t automatic. Discover how to protect your financial future during divorce — and why timing is everything.
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The Law is the ultimate protective parent

The role of a mother and father are understood in different ways by the diverse cultures and groups in our society; however, the family law in South Africa makes sure that at its core, mothers and fathers are treated equally and also given the responsibility to care correctly for their children.
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SOLACE&YOU APRIL 2025

As we approach Freedom Day, we reflect on the power of equality - whether it's securing your loved ones’ future, understanding your legal rights, or planning ahead.
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Rights and regulations around human remains and burial

We discuss the legal aspects of human remains and the rules in relation to all matters related to the disposal of dead bodies
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Legal You NOV 2023 Feature

Solace&You November 2023

November is upon us! Legal&Tax has been doing some amazing things to ensure we are the best companion we can be. From Anti-Scam AI, to tailoring our products to get you the most out of your time with us.
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The Hidden War at Work: Women Fighting Harassment in Silence

How women can protect themselves from workplace harassment using the law. Here’s what to do, and how we help.
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The shadow pandemic – Don’t be a victim, break the silence!

As the COVID-19 pandemic ran rampant in our society, a second pandemic of domestic violence filled the homes of innocent women. Learn more about gender-based violence cases during lockdown in South Africa and the proactive steps you can take to ensure your and your loved one’s safety.
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Guide to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act

SOMETIMES, GETTING AND KEEPING A JOB FEELS SO DIFFICULT, THAT WE FORGET THAT WE HAVE RIGHTS WITHIN THE WORKPLACE. LUCKILY, THE LAW IS HERE TO HELP MAKE WORKPLACES FAIR FOR ALL.
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Love Without Marriage: What You Must Know About Cohabitation Rights in South Africa

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Criminal law

Criminal law webinar

We discuss the various laws around drinking and driving, paying an admission of guilt fine, COVID-19 violations as well as police conduct.
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Legal and tax tips

Legal&Tax Tips

Our Head of Legal Helpline, Michael Visser shares some helpful legal tips
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Legal Access to Justice Feature

In the Media - South Africans Doing Great Things

Darren Cohen, General Manager at Legal&Tax, shares how The Company is contributing to the community and making a difference this Mandela Day
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How to handle disciplinary action

Disciplinary action refers to steps that are taken, if it is believed that you have broken the rules for how to behave at work.
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Basic Conditions of Employment Act

Sometimes, getting and keeping a job feels so difficult, that we forget that we have rights within the workplace. Luckily, the law is here to help make workplaces fair for all.
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