Meyer Nel Attorneys

07/12/2021

https://meyernel.co.za/debunking-divorce-myths/

I often come across the following myths when dealing with a divorce: 1. I am married in community of property for the last 5 years and my spouse has been a member of a pension fund for 12 years. I am only entitled to 50% of my spouse’s pension for the period of our marriage..

11/11/2020

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Divorce and separation are unfortunately very common these days. One of the most important consequences of a failed relationship, are the arrangements pertaining to the children born of the relationship. read more...

“Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Divorce and separation are unfortunately very common these days. One of the most important consequences of a failed relationship, are the arrangements pertaining to the children born of the relationship. Where will they live after the break up and when...

21/09/2020

We have recently come across a number of cases where clients put off doing what had to be done. Read more.

We have recently come across a number of cases where clients put off doing what had to be done. It could be reporting the estate of a deceased person or perhaps getting legal advice timeously. These delays unfortunately can cause unforeseen obstacles and will almost certainly end up costing more tha...

29/04/2020

Certainty in uncertain times.

As we all know by now the Coronavirus has changed our everyday lives. This change is set to continue for a while still. Every day we listen to the ministers in government telling us what we can or can’t do from a certain point in time.

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As we all know by now the Coronavirus has changed our everyday lives. This change is set to continue for a while still. Every day we listen to the ministers in government telling us what we can or can’t do from a certain point in time. This information is sometimes confusing and even ambiguous. Ba...

25/03/2020

COVID-19: 21-Days Lockdown

To all our existing and potential clients, we at the Meyer Nel family would like to extend our best wishes in these troubling and uncertain times, dominated by the Corona Virus.

Please take note that although our offices will be closed during the Lockdown, we will be available via email and cell phone. The courts, Master’s office and Deeds Office may be closed during this time, but we know that legal assistance is still required. Please therefore note that despite the Lockdown:
We can conduct consultations by way of email or telephonically at a prearranged time, at the same rate as before.

Documents and correspondence can still be drafted in anticipation of the end of the Lockdown.
You can update us on the progress of any existing or new matters.
We will do whatever we can to ensure your rights and interests are protected.
During the Lockdown, we can be reached in the following ways:

By email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Telephonically: 083 321 2668 (Gideon) or 083 653 2808 (Pieter)
Via WhatsApp: 083 321 2668

Be assured that Meyer Nel will be there during and after the Lockdown to provide the best legal advice and assistance.

Let us stand together in this time of adversity. Stay safe and take care of yourselves and your loved ones.

23/03/2020

Know Your Rights:

I frequently encounter situations where a person selling their house is bullied into using a specific law firm to attend to the registration of the transfer by the estate agent, not knowing that they had a choice in who to appoint as the conveyancer.

Often the seller is told that only the specific firm is able to do the work and that appointing someone else will risk the entire process. This is not true and you as the seller have a right to consult with a conveyancer of your choice and if satisfied appoint such conveyancer to attend to the transaction.

Feel free to give us a call for advice about conveyancing.

13/11/2019

I recently became involved in a divorce in which my client was sued for divorce. The other party had gone to the regional court and completed the summons and particulars of claim without legal help. Because of this, the documents were unclear and even contradicted itself in places.

It later turned out that what the other party wanted was not even indicated in the documents. This meant the other party had to apply for leave to amend the documents with the help of an attorney. It would have been much cheaper had an attorney been consulted from the very beginning. Doing it yourself is not always cheaper or better. Rather come speak to us and find out how we can help you at an affordable price.