DURBAN UMHLANGA ATTORNEY

Ms. FAWZIA KHAN
Ms. Fawzia Khan
MEMBER SINCE 2011
Firm Fawzia Khan & Associates
Suburb Durban Umhlanga
Address Coastals, 2 Flanders Drive, Mt Edgecombe, 4340
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GPS -31.054669, 29.717394
Languages English (in order of proficiency)
Email
Tel 031-5025670
Cel 031-5025670
Fax 031-5394063
Website www.thelawdesk.co.za
Qualifications

BA(LAW)LLB, Attorney Conveyancer, Notary, Mediator

Years of Service 21
Position in Firm CEO
Courts most familiar with KwaZulu-Natal High Court
SERVICES
Access to ChildrenArbitration
Childrens RightsCompany Law
Company RegistrationsConsumer Law
ContractsConveyancing
CustodyDeceased Estates
DivorceDivorce Mediation
Employment LawEstates
EvictionsFamily Law
General PracticeHigh Court Practice
Labour LawLand Claims
LeasesLitigation (Civil)
Litigation (Commercial)Litigation (General)
Litigation (High Court)Litigation (Magistrates Court)
MaintenanceMatrimonial
MediationMVA Claims
Notaries PublicPartnership Agreements
Pensions and Retirement FundsPersonal Injury
Professional negligenceProperty Law
Sale of BusinessSectional Title
Sexual HarassmentWills
Wrongful Death 

FOCUS

Divorce, Mediation, Commercial & Business Law, Property & Conveyancing, High Court & Magistrates Court Litigation, Ante- Nuptial Contracts, Trusts, Labour Law.

OTHER SERVICES

We are a firm of Attorneys Conveyancers & Notaries and have been established since 1990. We provide a solution focused approach to our client's problems. We offer representation in the High Court, Regional Court, Magistrates Court, Supreme Court of Appeal and the Constitutional Court of South Africa. Divorce law is one of our primary services. We also cover the financial aspects of the divorce, including Pension Funds, Spousal Maintenance, Lump Sum Maintenance, Immovable Property, Child Maintenance, Parenting Plan. Fawzia Khan is also a trained Divorce Mediator. We also provide legal services in Contracts, Commercial & Business law, Labour law, Property law & Conveyancing, Ante- Nuptial Contracts, Co- habitation Agreements, Civil Partnerships, Family Business, Registration of Trusts.

EXPERIENCE

Fawzia Khan founded the law practice of Fawzia Khan & Associates in 1990. She is an admitted Attorney, Conveyancer and Notary Public. In 1992, Fawzia was appointed by the Minister of Justice to sit as a Commissioner in the Small Claims Court, a title she still holds to this day. Fawzia is also one of a handful of trained Divorce Mediators in Durban. The practice has acquired a reputation of being tenacious in the representation of its clients' interests and is widely respected by its peers. 

ABOUT FIRM

Fawzia is passionate about Family Law, with a special focus on divorce law. In many divorce matters, it often happens that a case simply has to be taken to trial in order to be properly concluded, however, there are just as many instances when negotiations with the "other side", or even mediation may yield the better result. We strive to explore all options available to our client and ensure that the client has a good understanding of his/her legal position so that he or she can make an informed decision. We are mindful of the huge emotional and financial toll a divorce makes in the life of a person and strive to make that process as painless as we possibly can.

BUSINESS PRACTICES
Average Hourly Fees unknown
Please note that this is an indicative rate and may vary according to task. Please request a quote for exact amounts.
Number of Qualified Attorneys 3
Number of staff in firm 3 - 5
Date Firm Established 1990
Other Branches of this Firm
ARTICLES AUTHORED BY THIS ATTORNEY
  • A STERN MAINTENANCE DEFAULT JUDGMENT
  • A Commission of Enquiry vs A Court of Law
  • ABOLISHED ADULTERY LAW TO CONSTITUTIONAL COURT
  • ABOUT TO DIVORCE ? GET A GOOD DIVORCE ATTORNEY
  • ADULTERY - CONSTITUTIONAL COURT JUDGEMENT
  • ADULTERY LAW ABOLISHED
  • AFTER DIVORCE: PARENT COUNTRY RELOCATION
  • AGREEMENT TO EXCLUDE WIFE MAINTENANCE?
  • ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACTS
  • ATTACKED BY A DOG? WHO CAN YOU SUE?
  • BANKS: INTER-ACCOUNT SET-OFFS DISALLOWED
  • BECOMING AN ATTORNEY IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • BEING AN ATTORNEY
  • BEWARE THE SCAMMERS OUT THERE
  • BREAKING OFF AN ENGAGEMENT: CAN YOU SUE?
  • Can a Private School Cancel Contract with Parent?
  • CAN YOU STILL GET MAINTENANCE IF EMPLOYED?
  • CHALLENGING SCHOOL DECISIONS
  • CHILD ABUSE LAW IN SA
  • CHILD FOSTER GRANTS
  • CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IN SA
  • CHILDREN'S RIGHTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • CHOOSING LAW AS A CAREER
  • CHOOSING THE CORRECT MARITAL REGIME IN SA
  • COLLAPSED BUILDING NEGLIGENCE
  • COMING EFFECTS OF THE LEGAL PRACTICE ACT
  • COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENTS: CONSUMER PROTECTION
  • COMMITTING A PERSON TO REHAB AGAINST THEIR WISHES
  • COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR EX POST-DIVORCE
  • Community of property marriage: Benefit forfeiture
  • COMPANY LAW AND DECEASED ESTATES
  • CONCOURT RULES AGAINST FARM WORKER EVICTION
  • CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL
  • CONSUMER PROTECTION AND CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
  • CONTRACTS - MUST THEY BE IN WRITING?
  • CONVEYANCING IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • COURT-ANNEXED MEDIATION
  • COVID-19 : BUSINESS RE-OPENING LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
  • CUSTOMARY LAW AGAINST WOMEN OWNING PROPERTY
  • CYBERBULLYING & CHILDREN: LEGAL OPTIONS IN SA
  • CYBERCRIME LAW IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • DAMAGES AWARDED FOR FACEBOOK DEFAMATION
  • DEBT RECOVERY AND THE LAW
  • DEFAMATION IN THE WORKPLACE
  • DEFAMATION ON FACEBOOK AND OTHER SOCIAL SITES
  • DEFAMATION vs FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
  • DEFAMING OVERDUE DEBTORS ON FACEBOOK
  • DIVORCE & MINOR CHILDREN: PARENTAL ALIENATION
  • DIVORCE AND PENSION FUNDS
  • DIVORCE MEDIATION
  • DIVORCE: APPOINTING A LIQUIDATOR OR RECEIVER
  • DIVORCE: CHILD'S INTERESTS vs PARENT'S INTERESTS
  • DIVORCE: WHERE SHOULD THE KIDS LIVE?
  • DIY DIVORCE - THE PITFALLS
  • DOING ARTICLES IN AN SA LAW FIRM
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAW
  • DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SOUTH AFRICA
  • DONATIONS, DEEDS OFFICE & ANTE NUPTIAL CONTRACTS
  • DRUNK DRIVING: BLOOD SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
  • Duty of care: Public Sporting Races
  • DUTY OF SCHOOL TO CHILDREN
  • EX-SPOUSE DISPUTES & CHILD'S BEST INTERESTS
  • FACEBOOK DEFAMATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • FALSE CLAIMS OF RACISM AT WORK: REPERCUSSIONS
  • GARETH CLIFF vs M NET
  • GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE & UNLAWFULLNESS
  • GRANDPARENT'S RIGHTS AFTER DIVORCE
  • HAMBA KAHLE MADIBA
  • HELPING CHILDREN GET THROUGH A DIVORCE
  • HOW THE SMALL CLAIMS COURT IN SOUTH AFRICA WORKS
  • HOW TO CHOOSE A DIVORCE ATTORNEY
  • INTER SPOUSE DONATIONS AFTER DIVORCE
  • INTERIM MAINTENANCE COURT ORDERS
  • IS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR THE POPI ACT?
  • JOINT CUSTODY OF CHILDREN: IS IT A GOOD IDEA?
  • LATIN LEGAL PHRASES EXPLAINED
  • LEASE AGREEMENTS IN SOUTH AFRICA: THE BASICS
  • LEGAL CONTRACTS: STANDARD CLAUSES
  • LOCKDOWN: ACCESS RIGHTS OF DIVORCED PARENTS
  • MAINTENANCE AND INFLATION INCREASES
  • MAINTENANCE LAWS IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • MARRIAGE AND THE DIVORCE ACT
  • MEDIATION INSTEAD OF LITIGATION
  • MEDIATION NOW PART OF COURT RULES
  • MEDIATION TO HANDLE CONFLICT DURING DIVORCE
  • Medical Negligence: Childbirth
  • MEDICAL TRIALS - INFORMED CONSENT
  • MINIMISING THE STRESS OF DIVORCE
  • MINOR CHILDREN: APPOINTING A CURATOR AD LITEM
  • MY 25 YEARS AS AN ATTORNEY
  • NARCOTICS AND THE LAW IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • NATIONAL WILLS WEEK 2017
  • NCA & MAINTENANCE DEFAULTERS
  • NEW PROPOSED LAW ON SMOKING IN PUBLIC
  • No Violence to Women and Children 2019
  • NOISY NEIGHBOURS AND THE LAW OF NUISANCE
  • OCTOBER 2015 - SABC vs DA (and others)
  • ONLINE DEFAMATION
  • Online Shopping: the Risk of Scams
  • OSCAR PISTORIUS & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
  • OSCAR PISTORIUS & THE SA LEGAL SYSTEM
  • OSCAR PISTORIUS : DOLUS EVENTUALIS
  • OWNING PETS IN SECTIONAL-TITLE UNIT: LEGALITIES
  • PARENTS BEWARE! IT’S NOT OK TO SMACK YOUR CHILD
  • PARTNERSHIPS - RISKS & REWARDS
  • PENSION INTEREST UPON DIVORCE
  • PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
  • PRE-MARRIAGE LEGAL ADVICE
  • PROPERTY DEBTS DUE TO MUNICIPALITIES
  • PROTECTING SOUTH AFRICA'S CONSTITIUTION
  • PROTECTION AGAINST ATTACHMENT ORDERS
  • RACISM & THE LAW IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • RECORDING A CONVERSATION WITHOUT PERMISSION
  • REDISTRIBUTION RIGHTS UPON DIVORCE
  • RELOCATION OF CHILDREN AFTER DIVORCE
  • REPUTATIONAL DAMAGES - CAN ZUMA SUE?
  • RESIDENTIAL TENANTS RIGHTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • RESTRAINT OF TRADE
  • RESTRAINT OF TRADE & PROTECTABLE INTERESTS
  • RIGHT TO INHERIT: HETROSEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS
  • RULE 43 APPLICATION: DIVORCE
  • SCA Ruling on Responsibilities of Dog Owners
  • SCHOOL ADMISSION DISPUTE
  • SECTION 129 OF THE NATIONAL CREDIT ACT
  • SECTIONAL TITLE DISPUTE OMBUD OPTION
  • SELLING GOODS OF A JUDGEMENT DEBTOR
  • SERVING DIVORCE SUMMONS ON A SPOUSE WHO IS ABROAD
  • Sexual harassment in the South African workplace
  • SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE
  • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Court Ruling
  • SHARIAH MARRIAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • SOCIAL MEDIA POSTINGS DURING DIVORCE: THE DANGERS
  • SOUTH AFRICAN BANKS: DUTY OF CARE
  • SPOUSE CONTRIBUTION: DIVORCE LEGAL COSTS
  • STEPS NEEDED TO GET A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION
  • SUING FOR DAMAGES ON FACEBOOK
  • TEST
  • THE 3 TYPES OF MARRIAGE IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • THE CONCEPT OF STRICT LIABILITY
  • THE CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT 68 OF 2008
  • THE IMPORTANCE OF DRAFTING A WILL
  • THE LAW AROUND UNSIGNED WILLS
  • THE NATIONAL CREDIT ACT AND RECKLESS LENDING
  • THE NEW PROPERTY PRACTITIONER'S ACT
  • THE NEW PROPERTY PRACTITIONERS ACT 22 OF 2019
  • THE SOUTH ARICAN WOMEN LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
  • THE VALIDITY OF A WILL
  • THE VICTIM'S CHARTER - DO FAMILY QUALIFY?
  • TIPS: CO-PARENTING DURING OR AFTER DIVORCE
  • UNMARRIED FATHER'S RIGHTS
  • UNMARRIED FATHER'S RIGHTS IN SA
  • UNMARRIED PARENT'S RIGHTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
  • VALENTINE'S DAY MARRIAGE ADVICE
  • WHAT IS A LIEN AND WHEN CAN IT BE USED?
  • WHAT IS A WILL?
  • WHAT IS AN ANTON PILLER ORDER?
  • Whatsapp Message: Is it Legally Binding?
  • WHY MEDIATION WORKS
  • Wills: Important Terminology
  • WITHOUT PREJUDICE - ADMISSIBLE IN COURT?
  • WORK DEMOTION: UNFAIR LABOUR PRACTICE?
  • WRONGFUL REMOVAL OF CHILDREN
  • ZUMA & NKANDLA: CONSTITUTIONAL COURT'S FINDINGS
  • WHERE THIS ATTORNEY IS BASED