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16/05/2024 Bertus Preller Abuse, Coercive Control, Cultural Abuse, Digital Abuse, Domestic Violence, Emotional Abuse, Financial Abuse, Harassment, Harrassment, Interim Protection Order, Neglect, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Spiritual Abuse, Verbal Abuse The Crucial Role of Full Disclosure in Domestic Violence Interim Protection Orders: Legal Standards, Case Law, and Practical Guidance. INTRODUCTION TO THE DUTY OF FULL DISCLOSURE IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE APPLICATIONS The principle of full disclosure is paramount in ex parte applications, where orders are granted without notice to the… READ MORE
16/12/2023 Bertus Preller Abuse, Adversarial Legal System, Children, Coercive Control, Cohabitation, Counselling, Cultural Abuse, Digital Abuse, Divorce, Emotional Abuse, Financial Abuse, Harrassment, Hostile Family Lawyers, Infidelity, Life Partnerships, Living Together, Marriage, Mediation, Neglect, Physical Abuse, Psychological Abuse, Reasons for Dicorce, Sexual Abuse, Spiritual Abuse, Verbal Abuse Amazon, Apple Books, Bertus Preller, communication skills, Conflict Resolution, couple counseling, couple therapy, divorce lawyer, emotional intelligence, Family Law, healthy marriage, legal expertise, love and relationships, marital guidance, marriage advice, matrimonial advice, navigating relationships., partnership tips, psychological insights, relationship book, Relationship Challenges, relationship dynamics, Relationship Guide, relationship maintenance, relationship resilience, relationship strategies, self-help, Takealot, The Unexpected Counsellor, understanding love The Unexpected Counsellor – A Divorce Lawyer’s Strategies to Navigate Love and Avoid Heartbreak. About the Book In the intricate dance of relationships, where every step counts and every misstep matters, Bertus Preller's latest book, "The Unexpected Counsellor," emerges as a beacon of wisdom… READ MORE
16/10/2023 Bertus Preller Abuse, Harassment, Harrassment case judgement, constitutional implications, court case analysis, expert insights, gender rights, gender-based violence, harassment definition, legal interpretation, legal redress, magistrate's verdict, PHA, Protection from Harassment Act, rape allegations, South African Law, victim's rights Navigating the Nuances: A Dive into SA’s Protection from Harassment Act – Whether reporting rape allegations can amount to “harassment”. L.W v K.C.A (A2023-013223) ZAGPJHC 1154 (13 October 2023) Background: The appellant and respondent were in a consensual romantic relationship for a few months in 2018. Two specific incidents form… READ MORE