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Can a costs order be made in a family law arbitration?

Recently, an arbitrator handed down a costs award in favour of our client following a protracted arbitration hearing. Late last…

4 years ago

What is conveyancing? What are the essential steps in a conveyance?

Conveyancing is the process of legally transferring the legal title in real property from the vendor to the purchaser.Where the…

4 years ago

Family Court Judge registers arbitration award made in favour of Opal Legal’s client

Family Court Judge registers arbitration award made in favour of Opal Legal’s client. Judge rejects all 15 reasons advanced for…

4 years ago

What is a Calderbank offer?

Lawyers often refer to an offer of settlement being a “Calderbank offer.”  The term originates from the English case of…

4 years ago

How much do family law barristers charge?

In the recent past, there has been ongoing controversy and debate about the fees being charged by family lawyers. One…

4 years ago

High Court rules on status of overseas Divorce

The country’s highest court has ruled that orders obtained by a husband in divorce proceedings in a Dubai court did…

4 years ago

All you need to know about Child Support

Payments for child support  are based on a formula which takes into account each parent’s income, the number of children…

4 years ago

What is an Interim Hearing in a Family Law case?

An interim hearing is a mini hearing before the final hearing in a case. A party asks the court for…

4 years ago