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๐Ÿ’” โ€œWeโ€™ve been married for 15 yearsโ€ฆ I thought everything automatically belonged to both of us.โ€This is one of the bigges...
27/05/2026

๐Ÿ’” โ€œWeโ€™ve been married for 15 yearsโ€ฆ

I thought everything automatically belonged to both of us.โ€

This is one of the biggest misconceptions people discover only during divorce, debt disputes, or when a spouse passes away.

The way you are married matters legally.

Many South Africans donโ€™t know:
โ€ข Marriage does not always mean equal ownership of everything
โ€ข One spouseโ€™s debt can sometimes affect the other
โ€ข Businesses, inheritances and assets may be impacted differently depending on your marital regime

The difficult conversations are often the most important ones to have early.

Love is emotional. Marriage also has legal consequences.

Would you know what applies to your marriage?

๐Ÿ“ Walters & Stander Attorneys | Mbombela
๐Ÿ“ž 013 518 0216

โš–๏ธWeekly CASE UPDATE๐‚๐€๐ ๐˜๐Ž๐” ๐€๐๐๐„๐€๐‹ ๐€๐ ๐ˆ๐๐“๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐Œ ๐Œ๐€๐ˆ๐๐“๐„๐๐€๐๐‚๐„ ๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐‘?The Supreme Court of Appeal recently confirmed an import...
20/05/2026

โš–๏ธWeekly CASE UPDATE

๐‚๐€๐ ๐˜๐Ž๐” ๐€๐๐๐„๐€๐‹ ๐€๐ ๐ˆ๐๐“๐„๐‘๐ˆ๐Œ ๐Œ๐€๐ˆ๐๐“๐„๐๐€๐๐‚๐„ ๐Ž๐‘๐ƒ๐„๐‘?

The Supreme Court of Appeal recently confirmed an important principle:

Interim maintenance orders granted under Rule 43 are generally not appealable.

Rule 43 exists to provide quick, temporary financial relief during divorce proceedings while the matter is still ongoing.

The Court highlighted that:

โœ”๏ธ Interim orders are temporary, not final decisions
โœ”๏ธ They can be reconsidered if circumstances change
โœ”๏ธ Allowing appeals would create delays, increase costs, and prolong disputes
โœ”๏ธ Concerns about unfairness should usually be addressed through a variation application or during the divorce trial itself

This judgment reinforces the purpose of Rule 43: to provide urgent support efficiently while avoiding unnecessary delays in family law matters.

Understanding your legal rights and options during divorce proceedings can make a significant difference.

โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ? ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ง ๐ƒ๐จ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ .Many South Africans believe that if they pass away...
19/05/2026

โš–๏ธ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐Š๐ง๐จ๐ฐ? ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ง ๐ƒ๐จ๐งโ€™๐ญ ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ˆ๐ง๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ญ ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ .

Many South Africans believe that if they pass away without a will, their assets automatically go to their spouse or children exactly as they would want.

This is not always the case.

If you die without a valid will, your estate is distributed according to the Intestate Succession Act, which determines who inherits and in what proportion.

This can sometimes lead to:
โ€ข Delays in finalising estates
โ€ข Unexpected outcomes for loved ones
โ€ข Family disputes during an already difficult time
โ€ข Minor children inheriting under circumstances requiring additional legal processes

A will is not only about money โ€” it is about clarity, protection, and reducing stress for the people you leave behind.

Understanding how inheritance works can help families avoid unnecessary conflict in the future.

๐๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐š ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ.At Walters & Stander Attorneys & Notaries, our dedicated tea...
15/05/2026

๐๐ž๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ž๐ ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐š ๐ญ๐ž๐š๐ฆ ๐ซ๐ž๐š๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ.

At Walters & Stander Attorneys & Notaries, our dedicated team combines experience, professionalism, and compassion to help you navigate lifeโ€™s legal challenges with confidence.

From family matters and litigation to commercial law, conveyancing, estates, and employment law โ€” we are ready to protect what matters most.

Strong legal minds. Trusted support. Real results.

๐Ÿ“ž 013 518 0216
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Family conflict can affect every part of your life โ€” your children, your peace of mind, and your future.At Walters & Sta...
14/05/2026

Family conflict can affect every part of your life โ€” your children, your peace of mind, and your future.

At Walters & Stander Attorneys & Notaries, we approach every family matter with compassion, strength, and professionalism. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, we stand beside you every step of the way.

Because protecting what matters most starts with the right legal support.

๐Ÿ“ž 013 518 0216
๐Ÿ“ง [email protected]

Legal matters can affect your family, business, finances, and future when least expected.At Walters & Stander Attorneys,...
08/05/2026

Legal matters can affect your family, business, finances, and future when least expected.
At Walters & Stander Attorneys, we provide trusted legal assistance with professionalism, integrity, and personal attention.

โœ” แด„แดษดแด›ส€แด€แด„แด›๊œฑ & แด€ษขส€แด‡แด‡แดแด‡ษดแด›๊œฑ
โœ” ๊œฐแด€แดษชสŸส & แด…ษชแด แดส€แด„แด‡ แดแด€แด›แด›แด‡ส€๊œฑ
โœ” แดกษชสŸสŸ๊œฑ & แด‡๊œฑแด›แด€แด›แด‡๊œฑ
โœ” สŸษชแด›ษชษขแด€แด›ษชแดษด & แด…ษช๊œฑแด˜แดœแด›แด‡ ส€แด‡๊œฑแดสŸแดœแด›ษชแดษด

๐Ÿ“ž 013 518 0216
Protect your rights. Protect your future.

HAPPY WORKERSโ€™ DAYToday we honour the people who keep South Africa moving forward โ€”the early mornings, the late nights, ...
01/05/2026

HAPPY WORKERSโ€™ DAY

Today we honour the people who keep South Africa moving forward โ€”
the early mornings, the late nights, the hard work no one always sees.

Workers' Day is more than just a day off.
Itโ€™s a reminder that every worker deserves dignity, fairness, and protection.

At Walters & Stander Attorneys, we stand behind the people who build businesses, support families, and drive our country forward.

Take today to rest, reflect, and celebrate how far weโ€™ve come ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

Happy Workersโ€™ Day.

โ€œBUT THEY SAID IT WAS FINEโ€ฆโ€That sentence comes up more than you think.In business deals.In property agreements.In partn...
30/04/2026

โ€œBUT THEY SAID IT WAS FINEโ€ฆโ€

That sentence comes up more than you think.

In business deals.
In property agreements.
In partnerships that โ€œfelt right at the time.โ€

Until something goes wrong.

๐Ÿ’ก Hereโ€™s the reality:
If itโ€™s not in writing โ€” it doesnโ€™t exist in law.

No matter:

How long youโ€™ve known the person
What was promised verbally
How โ€œclearโ€ it seemed at the time

โš–๏ธ Common mistakes we see:

No written agreement between partners
Signing contracts without understanding key clauses
Relying on WhatsApp messages as โ€œproofโ€

And when things fall apartโ€ฆ
Thatโ€™s when the real cost shows.

The smartest move?
Get clarity before thereโ€™s a problem.

At Walters & Stander Attorneys, we help you protect yourself before you need to defend yourself.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Letโ€™s make sure what youโ€™ve agreed onโ€ฆ is actually protected.

23/04/2026

๐Ÿ“ต NEW LAW UPDATE: SAY GOODBYE TO SPAM CALLS

From 15 April 2026, new amendments to the Consumer Protection Act Regulations are officially in force โ€” and they change the game for both consumers and businesses.

๐Ÿ‘ค What this means for YOU (Consumers):

โœ”๏ธ You can now register a โ€œpre-emptive blockโ€ on the National Consumer Commission (NCC) registry
โœ”๏ธ Once registered, ALL direct marketers must stop contacting you
โœ”๏ธ No more endless unsubscribing โ€” one action covers everything

๐Ÿ’ผ What this means for BUSINESSES:

โš ๏ธ Mandatory registration with the NCC before contacting consumers
โš ๏ธ Databases must be updated every 30 days (โ€œmonthly cleansingโ€)
โš ๏ธ You may NOT contact consumers who have blocked marketing โ€” even for first-time consent

โš–๏ธ Why this matters:

This is a major shift from a fragmented system to one that protects consumers and holds businesses accountable.

๐Ÿ“Œ What action is required:

๐Ÿ‘ค Consumers โ†’ Register your block with the NCC
๐Ÿ’ผ Businesses โ†’ Register + update your systems NOW

๐Ÿ“ž Need help staying compliant?
Contact Walters & Stander Attorneys today 013 518 0216

โš–๏ธ THINK BEFORE YOU POST: YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE USED AGAINST YOUThat quick post.That angry comment.That โ€œharmlessโ€ st...
21/04/2026

โš–๏ธ THINK BEFORE YOU POST: YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU

That quick post.
That angry comment.
That โ€œharmlessโ€ status updateโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ“ฑ It might feel like nothing in the moment โ€”
but in law, it can become evidence.

๐Ÿ’ก What many people donโ€™t realise:

โ€ข Deleted posts can still be recovered
โ€ข Screenshots are admissible in court
โ€ข Comments, DMs, and even emojis can carry meaning
โ€ข What you post can impact divorce, defamation, and even criminal matters

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Protect your words. Protect your case.

Before reacting online โ€” pause.
It could cost you more than you think.

๐Ÿ“ž Walters & Stander Attorneys are here to guide you.

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