We turn our focus to family law issues, in particular those relating to divorce:

Nthabiseng Monareng's article poses the question, what is divorce... and then proceeds to set out the process.

Maintenance claim? Our article tells you how to institute a claim and lets you download some of the relevant forms.

If you have a maintenance order that isn't being complied with, view Roy Bregman's article on further legal steps that you can take to recover arrear amounts.

Be wary of what you promise! Although step-parents aren't usually held liable for the maintenance of their step-children, this situation can change, depending on what you undertake to do. Bertus Preller looks at a case in which the stepfather was held liable.

NEW CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT WILL SPUR ENTERPRISES TO LIFT UP THEIR STANDARD" – MINISTER DAVIES

Most people have been hearing about the new Consumer Protection Act that is due to send ripples through the industry and provide consumers with long-awaited protection from unscrupulous retailers. This Act is due to commence on 1 April 2011.

To view a summary of the Act, take a look at the article compiled by Roy Bregman.

We also examine consumer’s rights when it comes to direct marketing. So if you're tired of receiving calls from a telemarketer… or if you've bought a product from a telemarketer only to find it broken a day later… view our article on the effect of the new Consumer Protection Act on direct marketing and your right to privacy.

Can you use the CPA to hold a municipality accountable? Read Danie Strachan's short article on this topic.