Protecting Families • Preserving Relationships
Why Choose Mediation Over Litigation?
Traditional divorce litigation is expensive, public, and often harmful to children. By contrast, family mediation is private, child-focused, and designed to reduce conflict. Importantly, under the Gauteng High Court’s mandatory mediation directive, mediation is now a required first step in many family law disputes.
Key Risks of Litigation:
Benefits of Mediation
- Over 30 years’ family law experience in Johannesburg
- Accredited mediator (London School of Mediation)
- Member of the Association of Arbitrators SA
- Deep understanding of both legal frameworks and family dynamics
- Recognised track record in custody and divorce matters
- Trusted to implement the High Court’s mandatory court-annexed mediation directive.
- Initial Consultation – We meet with both parties to explain the mediation process and agree on ground rules.
- Information Gathering – Parties disclose relevant financial, parenting, and property information.
- Facilitated Negotiation – Accredited mediator guides discussion, keeping focus on solutions and children’s best interests.
- Agreement Drafting – Agreements are written up as binding settlement contracts or parenting plans.
- Court Approval – Parenting plans and divorce settlements are made an order of court for enforceability.
Common Questions Answered
Family Mediation FAQs
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