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Blog | Rule 41A and divorce: Is mediation the answer?

At STBB, our experienced team of family law experts aim to help you resolve your divorce as quickly and seamlessly as possible. Introduced in 2020, Rule 41A of the Uniform Rules of Court signifies an important shift in how civil

Blog | Arbitration vs mediation: Clarifying the distinction

Disputes are frequent and inevitable in both personal and business endeavours. In light of increasing court backlogs and the undesirability of protracted litigation, alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation and arbitration, have emerged as viable alternatives to traditional litigation.

Blog | City of Cape Town: Take advantage of special rates rebate for pensioners and indigent households

In an ongoing bid to alleviate residents’ financial burdens, the City of Cape Town offers various assistance packages for specific categories of property owners, including special property rates rebates for qualifying pensioners and households eligible for indigent support. Our Western

Blog | Lodging Form LLL: What you should know

Following a recent amendment to the Deeds Registries Act (‘the Act’), conveyancers in South Africa are now statutorily required to lodge a new form, otherwise known as Form LLL, for statistical and land audit purposes. The prescribed form is now

Blog | Disrupted services: Johannesburg Deeds Office update

Following the closure and ongoing disrupted operation of the South Gauteng Deeds Registry: Johannesburg (‘the Johannesburg Deeds Office’) for alleged non-compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, officials have now approved the relocation of the Johannesburg Deeds Office to a

Blog | Key concepts: Understanding guardianship, care, and contact

Under South African law, ‘guardianship’, ‘care’, and ‘contact’ are distinct legal concepts within the domain of child law. Primarily governed by section 18 of the Children’s Act (‘the Act’), these parental rights and responsibilities, which delineate the legal relationship between

Blog | Co-parenting after divorce: Best practices

Undoubtedly, navigating the challenges of co-parenting after a divorce can be stressful and overwhelming. To that end, a successful co-parenting arrangement requires mutual respect, co-operation, clear communication, and a commitment to prioritising your children’s needs and best interests. To minimise

Blog | Fast insights: Can I appoint an overseas guardian to care for my children?

Selecting a suitable guardian to care for your children in the event of your death is an exceptionally critical decision. It is therefore essential that your will not only outlines the distribution of your assets, but also designates a responsible

Blog | Frustrated with FICA requests? Here’s what you should know

During the administration of property transactions, our clients often – understandably – express frustration over the legal requirement to provide both estate agents and conveyancers with their FICA documentation, including ID copies and recent proof of physical address. In transactions

Blog | Quick question: Can I change my matrimonial property system?

In the prevailing economic climate, it is not uncommon for couples to want to alter their matrimonial property regime to secure their financial and proprietary interests. Specifically, couples married in community of property may decide that they’d prefer to be