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Insights into Law: Articles, Analysis, and Legal Perspectives


HELPING CHILDREN HEAL: WHY THERAPY SHOULD BE PART OF DIVORCE PROCESSES
At Gittins Attorneys, we understand that divorce is one of life’s most difficult transitions. It does not only affect the couple - it...
2 days ago


CELEBRATING HERITAGE DAY
Originally observed as Shaka Day or Shaka's Day in KwaZulu-Natal, 24 September commemorated the death of King Shaka Zulu in 1828. King...
Sep 23


THE LEGAL WEIGHT OF A NAME
Jordaan and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Another (CCT 296/24) [2025] On 11 September 2025, the Constitutional Court confirmed...
Sep 23


PROTECTING CHILDREN IN THE AGE OF ROBLOX
Roblox has become one of the most popular online gaming platforms in the world, attracting millions of children every day. Its colourful...
Sep 9


10 LAWS TO KNOW IN YOUR 20’S
South Africa’s legal system often feels complex and intimidating, but the reality is that many of its rules affect everyday life in very...
Aug 26


LEFT BEHIND: THE CRISIS OF HOSPITAL-ABANDONED BABIES IN SOUTH AFRICA
In hospitals across South Africa, a silent crisis is unfolding. Newborns—many healthy and viable—are being abandoned by mothers who feel...
Aug 12


URGENT APPLICATIONS FOR CHILD SUPPORT: BEYOND “BLOOD ON THE WALL”
When parents turn to the High Court’s urgent roll for immediate maintenance relief, they often hear that only matters with “blood on the...
Aug 5


PARENTAL POWER: HOW UNMARRIED FATHERS CAN CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
Introduction In South Africa, the evolving structure of families has brought important legal developments concerning the rights of...
Apr 29


UNDERSTANDING COMMON LEGAL MISCONCEPTIONS: INSIGHTS FROM A CANDIDATE ATTORNEY'S JOURNEY
As I embark on my two-year-long journey as a candidate attorney, I've come to realise that there are numerous misconceptions surrounding...
Mar 11


NAVIGATING HOLIDAY CUSTODY ARRANGEMENTS: A GUIDE FOR (AND NEARLY DIVORCED) PARENTS
The holiday season can be a challenging time for divorced parents and their children. As family law attorneys, it is our duty to ensure...
Dec 10, 2024
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