Recently, the South African parliamentary process introduced the Family Matters Amendment Bill, proposing that courts may now override antenuptial contracts (ANCs) in certain circumstances – even when married “out of community of property without accrual.” This comes from a 2023 Constitutional Court ruling affirming that non-financial contributions – like raising children or managing a home […]
At Mc Naught & Co., we know that buying or selling property is one of life’s biggest decisions. That’s why we’re committed to making the legal side of the journey simple, transparent, and human. But this August, we’re adding some extra heart to the process. R500 for a Cause: Conveyancing with Purpose From now until […]
A Notary Public is a specially qualified attorney who can certify documents for use abroad, draft antenuptial contracts, and register notarial deeds - adding legal weight to life’s most important moments. In 2010, our founder Dave Mc Naught and director Mark Leathers both passed the Notaries exam - with Mark earning top marks in […]
Recently, the South African parliamentary process introduced the Family Matters Amendment Bill, proposing that courts may now override antenuptial contracts (ANCs) in certain circumstances – even when married “out of community of property without accrual.” This comes from a 2023 Constitutional Court ruling affirming that non-financial contributions – like raising children or managing a home […]
At Mc Naught & Co., we know that buying or selling property is one of life’s biggest decisions. That’s why we’re committed to making the legal side of the journey simple, transparent, and human. But this August, we’re adding some extra heart to the process. R500 for a Cause: Conveyancing with Purpose From now until […]
A Notary Public is a specially qualified attorney who can certify documents for use abroad, draft antenuptial contracts, and register notarial deeds - adding legal weight to life’s most important moments. In 2010, our founder Dave Mc Naught and director Mark Leathers both passed the Notaries exam - with Mark earning top marks in […]
When downloading a new App or joining any online service, you are usually presented with a long legal document over several pages which you are supposed to read (scroll down to the end) and accept. TikTok in particular obtains your consent to capturing: Your GPS locationDevice informationCamera accessYour contact listYour microphone access In addition TikTok […]
Nice shirt, but does one size fit all? Those who've ordered a shirt from Temu or Shein will know the struggle is real! It's the same with your business. You can Google answers or try AI or business contract templates but one size does not fit all or suit your business particular needs, and […]
From Corporate, to Contracts, to Compliance — We’re With You Every Step of the Way In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, legal clarity isn’t just a safety net — it’s a growth strategy. At Mc Naught & Co, we believe that doing law differently starts with doing it right, from the foundation of your company’s structure […]
Case study of a tenant's claim: Stealing electricity "I live in a 2-bed semi-detached house I rent from my landlord who owns both of the joined houses.When I received my first two electricity accounts they seemed very high compared to what I was used to paying previously for an apartment of similar size and with […]
Who gets what? is the question that we get asked most when sitting down with clients to negotiate and finalise divorce settlement agreements. Whilst an uncontested divorce, where the parties are able to agree on the proprietary consequences (division of assets) gives room to cater to what best suits each couple in their circumstances, the […]
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