Legal Services
Port Elizabeth
At Blanché Attorneys we offer a refreshing approach considering all of your needs individually, ensuring a full understanding and guidance throughout the process, emphatic to the situation whilst maintaining the integrity of both our firm and clients. Our services include Family Law, General Litigation (High Court & Lower Courts), Wills and Deceased Estates, Labour Law, Civil Law, Law of Contracts
Debt Review, insolvent estates and rehabilitation orders and selected Criminal matters
Family Law
Family law in South Africa is governed by a combination of statutes, common law, and customary law. We provide legal assistance with all aspects of family law including Marriage contracts, Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, Guardianship, Domestic Violence, care & contact of minor children, spousal & child maintenance.
Family law in South Africa is designed to protect the rights of all family members, with a particular emphasis on the welfare of children.
If you are in need of specific legal advice pertaining to family law, we are at your assistance.
General Litigation
A general litigation attorney in South Africa handles a wide range of legal disputes that may arise between individuals, businesses, or organizations.
Blanché Attorneys specialise in representing clients in civil litigation matters in both the high court and lower courts, where disputes are resolved in court or through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation and arbitration.
Key areas of general litigation include Contractual Disputes, Personal Injury Claims, Defamation and Media Law, Employment and Labour Disputes, Family Law Matters, Debt Recovery, Consumer Protection, Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Insurance Claims, Intellectual Property Disputes, residential and commercial evictions, etc.
Wills and Deceased Estates
Drafting a will is an essential legal service that ensures an individual’s assets are distributed according to their wishes after their death. In South Africa, having a properly drafted and valid will can prevent disputes among heirs and streamline the process of estate administration.
Deceased estates law, also known as probate law or estate administration, deals with the legal processes involved in managing and distributing a deceased person’s estate. This area of law ensures that the deceased’s assets are distributed according to their wishes (if a will exists) or in accordance with the law (if no will exists – Intestate).
With Blanché Attorneys you are in good hands as we have the expertise and experience with specific issues related to deceased estates and disputing of validity of wills in the High court
Labour Law
“Employment is dignity” extends beyond having a job; it involves the quality of work conditions. South Africa’s employment laws aim to ensure both job security and a conducive work environment, safeguarding the dignity of employees while fostering business success.
Employment law is not just about termination but about creating thriving workplaces. At Blanché Attorneys, we help employers design policies that minimize disputes and support business growth. For employees facing unfair treatment, we offer legal recourse to protect their rights and dignity.
Civil Law
The South African court system includes both lower courts and the High Court. The Magistrate’s Courts, divided into district and regional courts, handle a range of civil and criminal matters as defined by the Magistrates’ Courts Act. These courts are limited to specific cases prescribed by law and are led by magistrates, who serve under the guidance of a Chief Magistrate.
The High Court, on the other hand, enjoys inherent jurisdiction, meaning it can hear any matter, unlike the more restricted lower courts. It draws its powers from both common law and statutory law, allowing it to address a wide range of legal issues. High Court judges preside over cases, and the court plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper administration of justice and preventing abuse of legal processes.
Law of Contracts
General Contract law governs the formation, interpretation, and enforcement of agreements between parties. Contracts are essential in various areas of law and commerce, offering the legal structure that enables individuals and businesses to exchange goods, services, money, and commitments.
As a crucial component of legal systems globally, contract law sets out the rules and guidelines for creating, enforcing, and interpreting agreements.
Whether in business, employment, or personal transactions, Blanché Attorneys is committed to ensuring that all rights and obligations are clearly defined, enforceable, and that your interests are fully protected.
Debt Review
Debt review, also known as debt counselling, is a formal debt relief process in South Africa, established under the National Credit Act (NCA), to help over-indebted consumers manage their debt in a structured and legally protected way.
It is designed to assist individuals who are struggling to meet their monthly debt obligations, offering them an opportunity to restructure their payments and prevent legal action from creditors.
At Blanché Attorneys we can assist you in the process of regaining control of your finances while protecting your assets and credit profile from further damage.
On the other side of the spectrum, we are furthermore able to assist with the removal of debt review. It often happens that consumers approach a debt counsellor for assistance but do not follow through with the process, however the agency has already flagged you as “over indebted” with the credit bureau which adversely affects your credit score.
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