Family Law & Divorce Attorneys Nelspruit | Neethling & Vosloo
Family Law · Nelspruit

Family law and divorce attorneys in Nelspruit.

Divorce, custody and maintenance matters are among the most personal a person will face. We give clear, discreet advice and protect your interests and those of your children.

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Family Law

Calm advice for a difficult time.

Your attorneysIzak NeethlingDirector · Attorney & Notary

Admitted as an attorney and notary in 2014 and practising in Mbombela since 2015.

Your attorneysStephan VoslooDirector · Attorney

Admitted as an attorney in 2016, with a right of appearance in the High Court.

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Family matters carry emotional weight as well as legal consequences. We take the time to understand your situation, explain your options in plain language and help you make decisions you will not regret later.

Where agreement is possible, we work towards it, because a negotiated outcome is usually faster, cheaper and kinder to everyone involved, especially children. Where it is not, we represent you firmly in court.

How we help

What we handle.

i

Contested and uncontested divorce

From drafting a settlement agreement for an uncontested divorce to representing you in a defended divorce action.

ii

Care and contact of children

Parenting plans, care and contact arrangements and disputes, always measured against the best interests of the child.

iii

Children's Court matters

Guidance for parents and guardians in Children's Court proceedings, and advocacy for the children involved.

iv

Maintenance

Applications for, opposition to and variation of maintenance for children and spouses in the Maintenance Court.

v

Antenuptial contracts

Advice on the right marital regime before you marry, and the notarial drafting and registration of your antenuptial contract.

vi

Curatorship applications

Applications to appoint a curator for a person who can no longer manage their own affairs, with their welfare as the priority.

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How your matter moves forward.

A director handles your matter personally and keeps you informed at every stage.

01
Confidential consultation

We listen, explain where you stand and set out the options available to you.

02
Agree where possible

We negotiate settlement agreements and parenting plans that protect you and your children.

03
Court where necessary

If agreement fails, we prepare and present your case in the appropriate court.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

General information only, not legal advice on your specific matter. For advice on your situation, speak to one of our directors.

How long does a divorce take?+
An uncontested divorce, where both spouses agree on all terms in a signed settlement agreement, can often be finalised within a few months. A contested divorce takes considerably longer and depends on the issues in dispute and the court roll.
What is the difference between a contested and uncontested divorce?+
In an uncontested divorce both spouses agree on everything: the division of assets, maintenance and arrangements for the children. In a contested divorce one or more of those issues is in dispute and the court has to decide.
How is child maintenance calculated?+
Both parents have a duty to support their children according to their means. The court looks at the children's reasonable needs and each parent's income and expenses. We help you prepare a realistic budget and supporting documents.
Who gets care of the children?+
There is no automatic preference for either parent. The court's guiding principle is the best interests of the child, and the Office of the Family Advocate may be involved to assess what arrangement serves the child best.
Do we need an antenuptial contract?+
If you marry without one, you are married in community of property by default, which means you share one joint estate, including debts. An antenuptial contract lets you choose a different regime. It must be signed before the marriage and registered in the Deeds Office.
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