Whether you want to draw up a cohabitation contract or a will, want to know what your rights as a father are, or need help to receive maintenance from your children's biological father, you don't need to hire an expensive legal adviser. Contact any of these free organisations:
Women’s Legal Centre:
www.wlce.co.za (021) 4211 380
Family Law Clinic:
Legal Aid:
Lawyers for Human Rights:
Legal Aid Clinics, nationwide:
- University of Cape Town: (021) 650 3551
- University of Durban-Westville: (031) 204 4445/4821
- University of Fort Hare: (04060) 22236
- University of the Orange Free State: (051) 401 2451
- University of Natal (Durban): (031) 260 2867
- University of Natal (Pietermaritzburg): (033) 260 5778
- University of the North: (015) 268 2903
- University of the North West: (018) 389 2510
- University of Port Elizabeth: (041) 504 2190
- Potchefstroom University: (018) 299 1950
- University of Pretoria: (012) 420 4158
- Rand Afrikaans University: (011) 489 2141
- Rhodes University: (046) 603 8427
- University of South Africa: (012) 429 8439
- University of Stellenbosch: (021) 808 3195/2
- University of Venda: (015) 962 8217
- Vista University (Bloemfontein Campus): (051) 505 1386
- University of the Western Cape: (021) 959 2756; www.communitylawcentre.org.za
- University of the Witwatersrand: (011) 717 8562
- University of Zululand: (035) 902-6192 or 793 3911
Useful downloads and contracts, free:
At www.funeralguide.co.za you can download free documents, such as a will template. It’s very simple and free of charge. There’s also a section on important points to consider when drawing up a will. You can also email: info@funeralguide.co.za