Can mediation turn your divorce into an uncontested divorce?
One unresolved issue need not define your entire divorce. Understand how mediation, legal advice and a workable settlement can support an uncontested route.
Divorce mistakes to avoid
Divorce is traumatic, but avoid these divorce mistakes to ease the journey Are you thinking about divorce? “Thinking about” is the operative word. Divorce is not something (most) people jump into, any more than they jump into marriage. The decision to divorce is often the end result of much soul-searching, usually a lot of […]
Negotiating your divorce settlement
Reaching a divorce settlement you can live with involves preparation – practical and emotional Divorce is stressful, often painful. You don’t need us to tell you that. When you reach the stage of negotiating your divorce settlement, you’ve already gone through an intensely emotional process. You’re in the home stretch. But this is the time […]
Divorce attorneys – helping you survive divorce
And go on to thrive The objective of divorce is to end a legal contract between two people who once loved each other and now no longer feel able to continue their life together. The love may have waned, or there may be other factors that make the pair incompatible and the relationship untenable. South […]
The role of the social worker in family law
What does a social worker do? If you are going through a divorce, especially if you have children, there may be a social worker involved in helping you and your partner resolve disputes. Social workers are an important part of the divorce process, particularly when it comes to child care and contact arrangements. Sometimes clients […]
11 points to consider when considering divorce
Considering divorce? 11 tips you should know before you file for divorce If you are considering divorce, you know it’s a big step. It’s not a decision you have come to lightly, just as you didn’t go into marriage lightly. We’re sorry your marriage hasn’t worked out, and we can help you make the transition […]
Rule 41 – Mediation and divorce
Thinking of splitting up? Ask your lawyer about Rule 41 first Reprinted from News24, by Elizabeth Mamacos – 2021-08-12 Rule 41 was passed by the High Court to encourage mediation and not the immediate course of litigation, which adds pressure onto an already strained court system. Mediation is a round table discussion that can take […]
Financial mistakes to avoid in divorce
If you don’t fully understand your rights you may financially compromise yourself. Image: Shutterstock Setting emotions aside during divorce proceedings is easier said than done. Making key decisions when you are hurt, angry, sad and stressed is never ideal as it will have long-term financial consequences. Here are some financial mistakes to avoid when going […]