Services
DIVORCE
A divorce is an emotional journey – we compassionately assist in the process of terminating the matrimonial union in the best way possible; we can provide a high-quality service whether the divorce is uncontested or contested.
MAINTENANCE (including spousal)
Whether the issue is in respect of arrears, increase, reduction or enforcement we can assist in this process by going to court with you, determining the reasonable needs of the child(ren) and financial assessment of the parents, ensuring that the process is fair;
ADOPTION
We can assist an adult single person or couple to become the legal parents of a child and through this process, the child becomes yours as though born of you, we can assist in the adoption application, we will advise our clients on the best approach to follow and guide them through the process.
ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACTS (ANC)
Having an ANC offers a number of benefits, for example – preventing your intended marriage being in community of property, preventing unnecessary disputes with your spouse in the future.
COHABITATION AGREEMENTS
This is a written agreement used by an unmarried couple who are in a long-term relationship.
PARENTAL RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITIES
The implementation of the Children’s Act, Act 38 of 2005 defines the parental rights and responsibilities that parents or other parties may have.
CARE & CONTACT OF MINORS
This includes the care, reasonable contact, defined contact, supervised contact, phased-in contact, indirect contact, shared contact, guardianship, sole guardians, co-guardians.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & HARASSMENT
Obtaining a protection order / restraining order / harassment order to tell the abuser to stop the abuse.
PARENTING PLANS
To obtain a lifestyle that has routine and guidance for the best interest of the child(ren) whereby we take the process to court to obtain a court order.
CIVIL LITIGATION
We attend to all general civil litigation within the Magistrates’ and Regional Court.
CORRESPONDENT SERVICES
We can assist other attorneys throughout South Africa by providing cost-effective and professional legal services.