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Experienced Attorneys Providing Comprehensive Legal Services in South Africa

The success of any enduring law firm lies in its ability to evolve with changing times while remaining true to its core identity. Since opening its doors in 2007, T. Giyapersad Incorporated has consistently upheld this balance, adapting to new legal landscapes, client needs and societal shifts, without ever compromising on the values that define our practice.

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SPECIALIST SERVICES

T. Giyapersad Incorporated offers a wide range of specialist legal services, drawing on industry experience and a commitment to precise, solution-driven representation. Our team provides strategic advice across the following areas:

Commercial & Corporate Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Commercial Contracts
  • Corporate Advisory
  • Insolvency Law
  • Asset Recovery & Debt Collection
Estate & Personal Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Wills & Estates
  • Administration of Deceased Estates
  • Curator Applications
Property & Notarial Services
  • Conveyancing
  • Property Transfers
  • Mortgage Bonds
  • Notarial Deeds
Family & Matrimonial Law
  • Family Law
  • Matrimonial Matters
  • Domestic and Child Protection Matters
  • Hague Matters
General Litigation
  • High Court Litigation
  • Magistrate’s Court Litigation
  • Labor Litigation
  • Civil and Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Litigation
Environmental
  • Environmental, Health & Safety Compliance
  • Animal law
  • Planning and development
Employment Labour
  • Social Media
  • Cyber Crimes
  • Disciplinary Hearing
  • Labour Court
  • Bargaining Counsel
  • Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)

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FIND A LAWYER

T. Giyapersad Incorporated offers you a group of skilled attorneys who will be, without a doubt dedicated to resolving your legal issues with perfect professionalism.

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LEGAL FORMS

We are well aware of your time, and that is why we have taken the liberty of making all of our frequent legal documents available online, to our clients.

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YOUR QUESTIONS

There is nothing more frustrating than being in the dark on legal matters, which is why we have used our discretion to compile a valuable FAQ list for your convenience.

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Frequently asked questions

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WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF WINNING?

When you are backed by one of Durban’s most renowned law firms, with exceptional lawyers who produce outstanding numbers every year, you shouldn’t contemplate losing.

There will always be variables in any legal matter, which is why we will assess your case before advising a pursuit

Yes, both parents automatically acquire full parental rights and responsibilities in terms of the Children’s Act, they’re both responsible for that child unless a court orders otherwise.

Should your ex-partner deny mediation, you may go to court to ask for an Interim Court Order. This will lawfully allow you to have access to your children, and should your ex-partner show no opposition to interim contact, it may be resolved without a court case.

Out of Community of Property “Without Accrual” marriage

There is no sharing of debts or liabilities and each of the spouse retains his or her independence. Their assets remain their own separate property and cannot be touched by any creditor. This also applies to any insolvency by one of the spouses.

Sharing of assets depends on how you were married:

In Community of Property marriage

Both parties are liable for the debts and liabilities of the other, regardless of which one of them incurred the debt. Assets are divided equally.

Out of Community of Property “Without Accrual” marriage

There is no sharing of debts or liabilities and each of the spouse retains his or her independence. Their assets remain their own separate property and cannot be touched by any creditor.

Out of Community of Property Marriage With Accrual

A calculation is done to determine how much of assets each of the spouses accrued for the duration of the marriage. They would have to indicate in the ANC, what the initial value of their respective estates was at the commencement of the marriage. The spouse whose estate shows a higher accrual would need to pay half the difference of the net accrual to the estate with the lesser accrual.

Yes.

TASHYA GIYAPERSAD

Corporate Lawyer

TASHYA GIYAPERSAD WAS PREVIOUSLY EMPLOYED AT FARRELL AND ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS. SHE ALSO SPECIALISES IN FORENSIC MEDICINE AND HOLDS A MASTERS OF LAW DEGREE IN MEDICAL LAW.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS HAVE TO SAY

SAM MUNSAMY

t is a real pleasure to visit your practice and ask you to attend to my legal problems. Your staff are very friendly, pleasant and also very accommodating. I find it a privilege to know and deal with you and your staff.

ALICE PALAN

In 2011, I was such a broken woman with a broken marriage and finally decided to divorce. My estranged husband abandoned me and my two children in 2006 for a mistress. I was referred by a Durban Judge, Rajesh to contact Tash. He noted to me that Tash was a petite, small woman, that did big damage in terms of ...

E VAN SCHULKWYK

This is the best group of attorneys you will find. They do more than there 100% for their clients. Got a lot of patience and compassion. I have got the greatest admiration for them in the criminal and civil matter. I find Tashya to be the best criminal lawyer I have come across.

RAKESH ROOPNARAIN

Thank you for your professional services. You have provided outstanding legal counsel…I am affiliated with many firms of attorneys, however, must mention that your firm is the most trustworthy and dependable that I have come across. I am very pleased to have you as my legal team. Through our entire business relationship, you have been responsive and detail oriented which has allowed me to stay focused.

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