Debt Collection, Family Law, Labour Law, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Magistrate's Court, Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court, and High Court
Provide their customers with an effective debt collecting service. The staff at Wollnik and Associates Inc. are persistent yet understanding which ensures accurate negotiating skills.
Monitor debtors prearranged payment plans and motivate regular payments through corrective measures.
Activate the legal system as a last resort in order to obtain judgments through the Magistrates or High Court.
TYPES OF DEBT WE RECOVER ON OVERDUE ACCOUNTS ARE:
Commercial loans and judgments accross the board
Rented property debts
Retail and department store accounts
Unpaid invoices
Bad debt should be handed over after a 90-day period has lapsed. Many creditors have already broken the terms and conditions of the credit granted at this stage, causing the relationship to sour. Generally, all forms of communication have been ignored or the debtor has come up with a string of excuses or broken promises, which normally have not materialized causing the creditors to express their concerned lack of response for payment. A collection problem exists and the account should be handed over for debt collection after the prescribed 90-day period.
Once Wollnik and Associates Inc. become involved the debtor knows that the collection of payment is now a reality and the sooner he settles the outstanding monies the lesser the pressure and the chances are for having a judgment against his name.
Debt collection is time-consuming and requires persistence and a continuous follow-up procedure. The aim is to place immense pressure and responsibility on the debtor to acknowledge liability and ultimately to settle the debt through strong negotiation skills.
Most accounts are settled through our standard collections phase, should the debt still be unpaid the debt will follow into the legal collections phase. During the standard phase, the whereabouts of the debtor will be traced, confirmed and updated followed with an intensive strategy containing letters, telephone calls, faxes, inquiries and any other way of personal contact. A payment plan will be negotiated and the financial position of the debtor established. Ultimately, settlement of the account is the goal. Should all of the above efforts fail the next phase of legal collections will follow.
Some debtors only respond on court proceedings, which, unfortunately, are time-consuming, and an expensive exercise, but a fruitful one in many cases where we institute legal action on your behalf against any debtor who has the means to pay but remains unwilling.
COMMERCIAL SERVICES: Business Law, applies to the rights, relations and conduct of persons and businesses engaged in commerce, merchandising, trade and sales. We offer all-encompassing risk management solutions to all your commercial transactions.
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LABOUR LAW: Wollnik and Associates Inc. offer solutions to both the Private and Public Sectors. We specialise in the following areas of Labour Law in South Africa.
Employment Policies and Procedures
Representation at the CCMA, Bargaining Councils and Labour Court
Disciplinary Hearings and Dismissals
Retrenchments
Contracts of Employment
FAMILY LAW: Family law or matrimonial law incorporates family matters and domestic relationships such as marriage and civil unions, antenuptual agreements, divorce and annulment, child custody and the best interests of the child, maintenance, child abuse and domestic violence. Examples of family law are: the nature and issues arising from a marriage; civil unions and domestic partnerships; mental and physical abuse of the spouse and/or children; legitimacy, adoption, surrogacy and abduction of children; annulment, divorce, maintenance and settlements; and custody, visitation and support.
CIVIL LAW deals with behavior that constitutes an injury to an individual or other private party, such as a corporation. Examples are defamation (including libel and slander), breach of contract, negligence resulting in injury or death, and property damage.
CRIMINAL LAW is the body of law that deals with crime and the legal punishment of criminal offenses. Burden of proof: ... The state must prove beyond reasonable doubt.
“The difference between civil law and criminal law turns on the difference between two different objects which law seeks to pursue - redress or punishment.” In other words, criminal law seeks to punish for an offence. Civil law seeks to achieve a remedy (for example, compensation) for the injured party
How do I apply for bail in South Africa?
According to the law, you must be brought in front of a court within 48 hours of being arrested. Then, you or your legal representative can apply for bail at any stage of the court proceedings. We can assist with either obtaining police bail or alternatively make representations to the public prosecutor and or magistrate to abtain bail formely.
How is bail amount determined in South Africa?
When determining bail for an accused, a magistrate must consider the seriousness of the charge and the interests of justice. We can also assist in arguing for an affordable bail amount.
Then there are High Courts which used to be called “The Supreme Courts”. They listen to any case which is too serious for the Magistrate’s Court or when a person or organization goes to the court to change a decision of a Magistrate’s Court, which means appealing a case. Website: https://www.judiciary.org.za/index.php
The Labour Courts have the same status as a High Court. They adjudicate matters relating to labour disputes between an employer and employee. It is mainly guided by the Labour Relations Act which deals with matters such as unfair labour practices. The Labour Appeal Court hears appeals against decisions in the Labour Court and this is the highest court for labour appeals. Website: www.justice.gov.za/labourcourt/index.html
The Magistrates’ Courts are the lower courts which deal with the less serious criminal and civil cases. They are divided into regional courts and district courts. In Criminal Courts the state prosecutes people for breaking the law. Criminal Courts can be divided into two groups: The Regional Magistrates’ Courts deal with more serious cases than the ordinary Magistrates’ Courts - for example, murder, rape, armed robbery and serious assault. The Court can also sentence people who have been found guilty of certain offences such as armed robbery or stealing a motor vehicle to prison for a period up to 20 years. A Regional Magistrate’s Court can impose a maximum fine of R300 000. The district courts try the less serious cases. They cannot try cases of murder, treason, rape, terrorism, or sabotage. They can sentence a person to a maximum of 3 years in prison or a maximum fine of R100 000.
The ordinary Magistrates’ Courts can hear civil cases when the claims are for less than R100 000. The most serious criminal matters are heard in the High Court. There are also a number of magistrates’ courts that are specialised to be better able to deal with certain types of matters, such as the children’s courts, sexual offences courts, etc. Small Claims Courts
Small Claims Courts have jurisdiction to hear any civil matter involving a capped amount published via a Government Gazette. These courts are used to settle minor civil disputes and claims between parties without representation by an attorney, in an informal manner. Website: www.justice.gov.za/scc/scc.htm
Equality Courts have been set up to help someone who believes that they have suffered unfair discrimination, hate speech or harassment. Website: www.justice.gov.za/EQCact/eqc_main.html
The Maintenance Court is situated in the Magistrate's Court. There is a Maintenance Officer in charge of the Maintenance matter. It is not necessary to have an attorney to claim maintenance. The Maintenance Officer assists with application for Child Maintenance. Follow this link for more information on how to claim maintenance.
In order to combat sexual violence, especially against women and children, the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) reintroduced the Sexual Offences Courts in the country with the aim to: Follow this link for more information on Sexual Offences Courts.
A Children’s Court is a special court which deals with issues affecting children. Every Magistrate’s Court in South Africa is a Children’s Court. A Children’s Court does not deal with criminal cases. Follow this link for more information on the Children's Courts and Child Justice issues.