Practice group 01 · 12 services

Family Law & Divorce

Divorce, children, maintenance and protection — handled with discretion, and in a language you are comfortable in.

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How we help

Family matters are personal before they are legal. We advise and represent clients through divorce and separation, arrangements for children, maintenance and protection from abuse, and we put the right agreements in place before and during a marriage or partnership.

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Every service

12 ways we can help.

  1. 01

    Divorce

    Opposed and unopposed divorces, from the summons to the final settlement agreement.

  2. 02

    Divorce Mediation

    Reaching agreement on assets, children and maintenance with a neutral mediator, outside court.

  3. 03

    Custody

    Where children will live and how decisions about them are made, in their best interests.

  4. 04

    Access to Children

    Arranging and enforcing contact between children and a parent or family member.

  5. 05

    Children's Rights

    Protecting the rights of children under the Children’s Act, in and out of court.

  6. 06

    Maintenance

    Claiming, opposing, increasing or enforcing maintenance in the Maintenance Court.

  7. 07

    Matrimonial

    Marriage-related matters, including how marriage regimes affect property — in community, out of community and accrual.

  8. 08

    Antenuptial Contracts

    Drafting antenuptial contracts before the wedding, and having them registered.

  9. 09

    Civil Unions

    The legal consequences of civil unions and their dissolution.

  10. 10

    Domestic Partnerships

    Rights and agreements for life partners who are not married.

  11. 11

    Domestic Violence

    Applying for, or responding to, protection orders under the Domestic Violence Act.

  12. 12

    Family Law

    General advice on any family-related legal question.

Who handles these matters

Attorneys who practise in Family & Divorce.

Based on the areas each practitioner lists on their own professional profile.

Fortunate Nwa-khosa Ngomana

Director · 19 years

Lists 7 of these 12 services

Mthokozisi “Teddy” Xaba

Associate · 13 years

Lists 5 of these 12 services

Tema Thulare

Junior Attorney · 4 years

Lists 3 of these 12 services

Subusiso Mtsweni

Junior Attorney

Lists 7 of these 12 services

Sphesihle Mthethwa

Candidate Attorney

Lists 5 of these 12 services

Portia Thobejane

Candidate Attorney

Lists 1 of these 12 services

Questions clients ask

General information only — not legal advice for your situation. Speak to an attorney about your matter.

What is the difference between an opposed and an unopposed divorce?

An unopposed divorce is one where both spouses agree on everything — the division of assets, the arrangements for children and maintenance — and record it in a settlement agreement. An opposed divorce is one where they do not agree, and the court decides the disputed issues. An attorney can advise which applies to you.

Do I need an antenuptial contract?

If you marry without one, South African law places you in community of property by default. An antenuptial contract must be signed before a notary before the wedding (and then registered in the Deeds Office) if you want to marry out of community of property, with or without accrual.

Can I apply for a protection order myself?

Yes. You can apply at your nearest Magistrates Court. An attorney can help you prepare the application or represent you if the order is opposed.

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