Domestic violence or domestic abuse takes on various forms and the act of domestic violence may be committed in a variety of domestic relationships. The forms of domestic violence may include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional, verbal and psychological abuse, intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to property, entry into the complainant’s house without consent, where the parties do not share the same residence, or any other controlling of abusive behaviour towards the complainant. ...

A Protection Order is a Court Order, issued by a Magistrate, wherein the perpetrator of the domestic violence is ordered not to commit acts of domestic violence (abuse) against the Complainant. This order is valid and applicable throughout the whole of South Africa, regardless of which court grants it to you. Protection orders can be used on several different occasions for several years without being terminated. The order will only be stopped when you as the complainant and person the order i...

Getting arrested for a DUI is a traumatic experience, and it can have long-lasting consequences for you and your family. Most people getting arrested for drunken driving has never had anything to do with the Police, and they are naturally frightened of the Police and the process. Getting locked up in a cell with dangerous criminals will give you nightmares for a long time after the arrest. Even if you are alone in a holding cell, you will only have one thing on your mind, and that is to get b...

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Domestic violence or domestic abuse takes on various forms and the act of domestic violence may be committed in a variety of domestic relationships. The forms of domestic violence may include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional, verbal and psychological abuse, intimidation, harassment, stalking, damage to property, entry into the complainant’s house without consent, where the parties do not share the same residence, or any other controlling of abusive behaviour towards the complainant. ...

We deal with the full range of Divorce and Family Law related matters. For over two decades of practice, we have handled thousands of divorces. Many of these cases were complicated, high-value divorces. Our Attorneys regularly appear in Courts for Domestic Violence, Children’s Court and Child Maintenance Matters. We represent clients from all over the world; and have also been actively involved in many matters related to International Divorce matters. Similarly, we have acted for many clients ...

Martin Vermaak Attorneys is known as a top South African Divorce Law Firm with offices in Sandton and Umhlanga Ridge and we have handled thousands of divorces over the years. We specialise in large and complex divorce cases, including those involving Private Companies, Trusts, International/hidden assets and investments, but we also assist Clients with Unopposed Divorces. Family Law means Divorce, Maintenance, Contact, Adoption, Domestic Violence, etc. We deal with the full range of Divorce a...

It is advisable to seek the assistance of an experienced divorce attorney to guide you through the process and ensure that your rights are protected. The divorce process in South Africa is governed by the Divorce Act of 1979, which provides for both fault-based and no-fault divorce. In a fault-based divorce, one spouse must prove that the other spouse has committed adultery, has been physically or mentally abusive, or has deserted the marital home for a period of at least two years. In a no-faul...