LETTER FROM THE CEO
We applaud the resilience and steadfast resolve of all South Africans. With load shedding, increasing interest rates, food and fuel price hikes experienced in the past few months it has become even more important to provide solutions that enable Members to access their LegalWise Benefits. We are pleased to announce that our new Self-Service Contract Creator is now available online and ready for use from the comfort of your home. As Patrick James Riley said, “Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better”. Read all about how to create a ready to use contract online. Available on our website www.legalwise.co.za.
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The LegalWise #BeyondMentorship Programme
Bridging the gap between higher education and the world of work.
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Working from home and claiming on your tax return
SARS is sure to audit your claims for home office expenses.
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Marriages out of community of property: High Court provides hope for spouses financially stranded after divorce.
Women are often seen as the economically disadvantaged partner in some marriages where, for reasons as agreed to between the spouses, women quit their jobs and become homemakers (which includes staying at home to take care of the children and other household functions). Unfortunately, this economic disproportion often plays a huge role when parties decide to get divorced, sometimes leaving women financially stranded.
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More answers to your questions
Following the changes to the LegalWise Membership Agreement, we have received questions from Members regarding the content in certain sections. Read the answers to more of the questions we received.
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Living together and inheritance. What did the judge say?
A Court revisits the legal position of permanent relationships and the rights of surviving partners when one of them passes away.
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