A family serves as a fundamental unit of society, providing support to social institutions and forming an essential basis for social order. The state, through Family Law, ensures the utmost recognition and protection of the family institution.
Legal issues within a family setting, such as property ownership, divorce, negligence, and more, are inevitable. We aim to facilitate resolutions and regulate family interactions. Our services include the following: –
The Constitution of Kenya, under Article 27 and 40, envisions equal protection of property rights for both men and women. When a family loses a loved one, it is essential to ensure that each family member can benefit from the property the deceased may have acquired during their lifetime. We assist our clients in planning for the future through:
We approach family matters with utmost sensitivity and privacy. Recognizing that disputes can arise in marriages, and in some situations, parties are unable to resolve their grievances, leading to divorce. The Marriage Act No. 4 of 2014 governs divorce in Kenya.
Our experienced team assists parties in such situations to achieve amicable solutions. Some of the areas we handle include:
Family law places the responsibility on both parents to ensure a child’s needs are met. Both the mother and father have joint responsibility for the child’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
In cases of divorce or separation, we assist in ensuring the continuation of this shared responsibility by helping our clients establish a proper mode in which each parent plays their role in the child’s development. We assist our clients in the following:
Over time, the real estate sector has seen substantial growth, bringing new perspectives and interactions with property. At Bashir & Associates Advocates, we stay agile, adapting to these developments.
In the development of any economy, financial institutions, including banks and credit Saccos, play a pivotal role as the heartbeat of finance, serving as key drivers for economic growth.
Kenya stands as an emerging commercial hub in Africa, a vision well reflected in its Vision 2030, economic development agendas, and strategic partnerships within multinational treaties.
The Kenyan government, through the Companies Act, 2015 places inordinate duty on companies; both local and foreign to ensure compliance with legal obligations in accordance with the statute.
We offer comprehensive dispute resolution mechanisms such as ADR or negotiation since we are alive to the fact that court litigation is often costly and time consuming.
Kenya’s Immigration Law practice has grown due to increased foreign investment and the influx of foreign nationals, underscoring its importance.
The family is a crucial societal unit supporting institutions and maintaining social order. Family law ensures the recognition and protection of this institution by the state.
Intellectual Property rights (IP rights) cover Trademarks, Patents, Industrial designs, Copyrights, Geographical Indication, and more, granting the owner a monopoly to protect and control their intellectual creations.
Kenyan employee rights, bolstered by the 2010 Constitution, statutes, and judicial interpretation, now allow lawful termination for convenience with proper notice.