Bokia Attorneys Inc

Labour  law regulates relationship between employees/employers/unions. It also confer employees & employers rights. 

We can assist both employer & employee with:

>Resolution of labour disputes at CCMA/Labour court

    -Disciplinary hearings

     -Conciliation preparation

     -Arbitration proceedings

     -Alternative Dispute Resolution (Settlement agreements).

>Drafting work ethics/policy/employment contracts. 

Road Accident Fund is a government insurance created to pay compensation to road accident victims injured/ to the dependants of those killed as a result of the negligence of the driver or owner of a motor vehicle anywhere in South Africa

We can assist with:

>Instituting RAF claim

>Instituting claim against RAF.

A will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets upon death  and the care of any minor children. If you die without a will, those wishes may not be carried out.

We assist with : 

>Drafting of a testamentary will-general will where you can  appoint beneficiary to inherit your estates upon death.

>Drafting of a joint will-This is a will wherein two or more people set forth their wishes in ONE single WILL.

> Living will-This document is used when you can no longer communicate your health care wishes/preferences for your life treatment to your doctors.

ESTATES

Upon death of a family member, you are required to report death to the Master of the High Court to enable lawful distribution of the deceased estate to  take place.

>This is a very stressful and a long process but we strive to give our clients piece of mind and uninterrupted mourning with assisting with the whole process.

>Application for issuing of letters of Authority

> Issuing letters  of executorship

We offer various family services:

DIVORCE

–Dealing with Contested and uncontested divorce is one of our expertise

> we can help you with divorce even if you do not know the whereabouts of  your spouse

> we can help you with your divorce even if your spouse is out of the country

> even if your spouse is avoiding summons or refusing to get divorce

> Once the divorce is finalised we assist further with claiming of pension funds and or distribution of the joint estates as per the court order.

> We assist with Rule 43 & 58 applications- During the process of divorce either spouse have a right to claim for interim maintenance from the other spouse for himself/herself and children.

>Pending the finalisation of divorce either spouse have a right to request the court to compel the other spouse to contribute towards the household expenses like payment of bonds/car installments/loans/accounts.

>Divorce becomes less stressful , and cost effectively when spouses settle on fair and reasonable terms. In this case we draft settlement agreement that will be made a an order of the court 

CHILD CUSTODY AND CARE 

>We understand that divorce comes with a stressful and hard decisions regarding the custody of the children, hence our team always fight for the best interest of the children.

We draft parental rights and responsibility plans/agreements

>We assist with mediations regarding parental rights and responsibilities

>We assist with the court application for child’s custody/contact/guardianship.

CHILD MAINTENANCE

> Children are innocent ,fragile beings that needs to be protected, cared for and financially maintained by their parents. It is a pity that in South Africa many parents try to evade this responsibility. Our team always fight for the rights of the children and assist with :

> application for maintenance 

>application for the increase of maintenance where there is an existing order.

> Cancellation of existing maintenance order where necessary.

>application for garnishee orders

PROTECTION/HARRASSMENT ORDERS

>Harmony is very important hence we assist with mediations between parties 

. We can assist with obtaining protection/harrassment orders.

EVICTIONS

When your rights are threatened by the justice system we can assist you with:

> 24/7 Bail application (police bail/prosecutor bail)

>In court formal bail application

>Trial proceedings in court 

>Representations

CIVIL LITIGATION 

When you have a claim against an individual or government or company we will help you through the whole process.

We also assist to defend civil claim against you.

We draft various contracts including the following but not limited to: 

>Employment contracts

>Long term & short term lease agreements & sub lease agreements

>Contract of sale

>Cohabitation agreement

> credit/loan agreements