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Cohabitation, Engagement & the Common Law Marriage in South Africa

Here’s what the law actually says and how to protect yourself.
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Cohabitation, engagement and the myth of the common law marriage

We debunk the notion that a couple living together for many years creates automatic legal rights and duties between them.
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Freedom Means Knowing Your Rights. Justice Means Being Able to Defend Them.

Freedom means little without access to justice. Discover how everyday legal help protects your rights at work, home and life.
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Working, loving & living in SA

The 24th of September is a special day to us all. After Freedom Day, it’s our most widely appreciated and celebrated public holiday because it represents what was once used to divide us, and how we have turned it around into what makes us stronger, together. In all our races, cultures, beliefs and traditions, we can kick back and celebrate our heritage.
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Right To Be A Dad

The right to be a dad

When it comes to unmarried and divorced fathers, many people still believe that they have limited rights to their children. However, this is no longer the case. Let’s take a closer look at the rights that unmarried or divorced fathers are entitled to in South Africa.
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Deceased Estate

Deceased estates

Plan your estate now to eliminate any problems upon your death. Protect your loved ones by minimising the chances of family strife and ugly battles.
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The Sandwich Generation Squeeze

Caught between school fees and supporting ageing parents? Learn how Solace Financial Wellness helps South Africans manage debt, negotiate with creditors, and take control of their money — and their peace of mind.
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Neighbour Noise Wars: Your Legal Rights During Dezemba

Your guide to managing festive-season neighbour noise- from barking dogs to parties, plus how Solace and My AI Lawyer protect your rights.
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Planning the paperwork of your passing

When you're gone, you can alleviate the burden and stress on your loved ones by putting together a "red file" (also known as a death file) which will house all your valuable information needed to carry out your funeral as well as to settle your estate.
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Child maintenance – the facts!

Every child is entitled to receive maintenance for their basic needs such as food, clothing, housing, education and health care.
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Your Legal Companion Through Every Stage of Life

My AI Lawyer offers expert legal guidance for love, breakups, and life’s challenges that is affordable, accessible, and always available.
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Small claims court

We show you a quick and easy way to resolve financial disputes.
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Protecting Your Loved Ones with a Valid Will

Make sure your wishes are legally secure in 2026.
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Dom workers Feature

Domestic workers, our nation’s companions.

The last few years have seen improvements made to the conditions of employment for South Africa's domestic workers. Our July article details everything a domestic worker's employment should include, to make sure that you are up to date and compliant.
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Man With Debt

Debt Dictionary

Got a question about debt? The answer may be here.
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Protecting your Right to Parent your children

Protecting your Right to Parent

Every parent wants to make sure that their children are safe, nurtured and secure. Even if you are unmarried or divorced, the law is on your side when it comes to your rights as a parent. Let’s take a closer look at how the law helps protect your parenting rights
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Dealing with death and frozen accounts

Death & frozen bank accounts

When you die your assets are frozen for the executor of the estate to correctly assess the value and determine the solvency of your estate.
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South African Rights

The Bill of Rights

South Africans can be proud to be part of a society that is built upon powerful principles of fairness and equality.
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