How to avoid disputes over jointly owned property
“Co-ownership is the mother of disputes” (Roman law maxim) Buying property can be an excellent investment, but it can also be expensive. So sometimes it makes a lot of sense to share the financial burden with someone else. Perhaps for example you are spouses or life partners buying your first home. Perhaps you are a […]
STEPS ON HOW TO MEDIATE
(with a copy of an Agreement to Mediate & offer for a free Mediation Consultation) Mediation is increasingly used to address issues and to resolve disputes. However, for many the process is still new and unknown. The familiar questions at this point are: How do I begin? What do I need to do? How does […]
“AGREE, FOR THE LAW IS COSTLY”: USE THE NEW MEDIATION RULES
“Agree, for the law is costly” (old proverb) Our justice system has just taken an exciting new step towards broadening access to justice. From 1 December a new “court-annexed” mediation procedure will be available (piloting initially in Gauteng and North West) to help resolve disputes without the high costs, delays and hostilities often associated with […]