Author: FDPLaw

When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important issues that needs to be addressed is how their child will be financially supported. Child maintenance is often a source of uncertainty and disagreement, particularly where parents have different views about what a child needs or what each parent can afford to contribute. There is, … Continued

Starting a business with trusted partners is an exciting milestone. Whether you’re launching a Starting a business with trusted partners is an exciting milestone. Whether you’re launching a start-up with friends, growing a family business, or bringing investors on board, it’s easy to focus on the opportunities ahead rather than the disputes that can follow. … Continued

Technology has changed how business gets done. Contracts that once needed in-person meetings, printed pages and wet-ink signatures can now be finalised in minutes, from anywhere. Whether you’re signing a lease, accepting a quotation, approving a commercial agreement, or buying property, electronic signatures in South Africa are now part of everyday business. Despite how common … Continued

Artificial intelligence is no longer limited to large technology companies or futuristic discussions. Across South Africa, businesses are already using AI to draft emails, prepare contracts, analyse data, automate customer service, and assist with recruitment. While AI offers clear benefits in efficiency and productivity, it also creates serious legal risks for businesses. Many companies adopt … Continued

Running a business involves more than sales, staff, and day-to-day operations. Every company, partnership, and commercial venture also depends on a legal framework that governs how it is structured, how it contracts, how disputes are handled, and how risk is managed. That is where commercial and company law in South Africa becomes essential. Whether you … Continued

A trust is one of the most useful legal tools available for estate planning, asset protection, succession planning, and long-term wealth preservation. In South Africa, trusts are often associated with very wealthy families, but that is a misconception. A properly structured trust can be valuable for business owners, investors, parents of minor children, and anyone … Continued

If you have been dismissed without a hearing, forced to resign, unfairly suspended, or denied promotion without a fair reason, South African labour law may give you grounds to act. Two of the most common workplace disputes are unfair labour practices and unfair dismissal. Although they are related, they are not the same, and understanding … Continued

Financial distress can affect both individuals and businesses, and it often becomes overwhelming long before formal legal action starts. In South Africa, insolvency is not limited to bankruptcy in the ordinary sense. A person or company may already be legally insolvent before sequestration or liquidation proceedings are launched. Understanding the difference between insolvency, sequestration, liquidation, … Continued

Selling your home is one of the biggest financial transactions you are likely to make. Whether you are upgrading, downsizing, relocating, or selling an investment property, understanding the legal process can help you avoid delays, unexpected costs, and unnecessary stress. If you are planning on selling a house in South Africa, it is important to … Continued

A valid will is one of the most important estate planning documents you can have. If you die without a valid will in South Africa, the law – not you – decides how your estate is distributed. That can leave your loved ones facing uncertainty, delays, added costs, and outcomes you may never have wanted. … Continued