Divorce Attorney Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban

Abrahams & Gross Inc. is a well-established, medium-sized law firm located in the heart of Cape Town's Central Business District. The firm was founded in 1935 when Arthur Eli Abrahams and Sam Lewis Gross commenced practising in partnership. It has since been incorporated as Abrahams & Gross Inc and more than seventy years later the firm is stronger than ever. more »

The derivative acquisition of ownership of property, or of any rights therein, required an act of traditio (ie delivery or transfer). In all instances where rights of ownership of immovable property could only be vested in a person by means of an act of traditio, the only legally recognised and effective method of accomplishing that was by registration of a deed of transfer in the Registry of Deeds. more »

If you find yourself nominated as the executor for your spouse’s estate and are intimidated by all the legal processes you can approach a professional, such as an attorney or an accountant to assist you in administering the estate. Executors fee’s are 3.5% of the gross value of the assets in the estate and 6% commission on interest which accrues after the date of the death. If you are the nominated executor it is possible to negotiate this fee with accountants and attorneys. All legal fees, executors fees, Master’s fees, etc will be paid out of the estate. more »

Practicing Family Law is a sensitive issue and always an emotional rollercoaster for all parties involved. The ramifications of divorce or a custody application is like dropping a stone in a pool of water, the ripples never stops and spreads into other relationships as well, especially where children are involved. It is never a win-win situation, but seeing that parents in some matters really act in the best interests of their children is something that I envy, putting the emotions on the side and focusing on the best interests of the children. more »

Under certain circumstances it is possible to divorce in south africa if you are a south african citizen but live overseas. more »