Family Law Attorneys Cape Town

Experts: What is a family law Attorney and how can a family Attorney be of help to you? First of all, when dealing with a legal matter such as divorce, child maintenance, child custody etc, it is important to seek the proper legal advice from a professional within the field. A family law Attorney does just that! Our law offices are situated in the heart of the bustling CBD in a central, safe setting for your convenience. Our legal expert has extensive experience in the field of family law which is classified in number of essential aspect:

If you have a question on any of the topics mentioned in the links above, go ahead and click on it, and post your question. As legal consultancy, we get calls on a regular basis in which people ask for an Attorney to assist them in their legal case. We are well affiliated with experienced Attorneys and Advocates that can ensure that you get the best out of your case. Are you interested in any of our legal services? Feel free to call our law offices on 021 424 3487 for an online appointment for a professional legal consultation today.

What family Lawyers do on a daily basis

Family lawyers are experienced experts in dealing with diverse matters that requires their legal expertise. Should you be seeking a divorce, or looking for child maintenance guidance in the law, then a family law Attorney is the right person to speak to. Our common legal matters can range from child maintenance, child custody and divorce, to domestic violence and adoption – it all depends. The way it works is that we enable an online appointment system in which the potential client can make the appointment online themselves, or our friendly receptionist can do it for you. After making an appointment, you will receive an automated email as well as an SMS your side, containing all the information you need to know about the legal consultation ahead. Once payment has been made in advance, your professional consultation is confirmed and you will be consulting with a family legal expert who will be giving you the necessary legal advice you require. So what are you waiting for? Go ahead get dialing to have an online appointment made for you today!

Free legal advice

Our website is easy to navigate and the legal expert had put together well thought out legal articles consisting of free, expert legal advice for your convenience. Below are some of free legal advice article that may be of help to you:

Child Maintenance

Child Custody

Divorce & Property

Domestic Violence

Call our law offices on 021 424 3487 and have your online appointment made for you today!

Have a family Law appointment with us

We have an online appointments system which enables you to save valuable time and cut straight to the chase. There is therefore no need for you to visit our offices (unless it is best for you to do so, or is your most preferred option). You may set up telephonic or video consultations should you wish to do so. You can therefore stay in the office or on the couch in the comfort of your own home when dealing with us. We are therefore physical, online, set-up and ready to meet with you. Make your appointment online for a consultation today. If you find any of our articles, free resources and posts interesting, or possibly useful to others, please like and share it on Social Media by clicking on the icons below. Should you require any other legal services and advice, not related to family law, visit Private Legal.

High Court Advocate Cape Town Western Cape

Or click here for the details of Cape Town Advocate, Muhammad Abduroaf or this advocate link to learn more. Visit our child custody and maintenance site for additional information.

Posted on 11 February 2025 by Telelaw

Family Law Attorneys Cape Town

Experts: What is a family law Attorney and how can a family Attorney be of help to you?

First of all, when dealing with a legal matter such as divorce, child maintenance, child custody etc, it is important to seek the proper legal advice from a professional within the field. A family law Attorney does just that!

Our law offices are situated in the heart of the bustling CBD in a central, safe setting for your convenience. Our legal expert has extensive experience in the field of family law which is classified in number of essential aspect:

If you have a question on any of the topics mentioned in the links above, go ahead and click on it, and post your question.

As legal consultancy, we get calls on a regular basis in which people ask for an Attorney to assist them in their legal case. We are well affiliated with experienced Attorneys and Advocates that can ensure that you get the best out of your case.

Are you interested in any of our legal services? Feel free to call our law offices on 021 424 3487 for an online appointment for a professional legal consultation today.

What family Lawyers do on a daily basis

Our common legal matters can range from child maintenance, child custody and divorce, to domestic violence and adoption – it all depends.

The way it works is that we enable an online appointment system in which the potential client can make the appointment online themselves, or our friendly receptionist can do it for you. After making an appointment, you will receive an automated email as well as an SMS your side, containing all the information you need to know about the legal consultation ahead.

Once payment has been made in advance, your professional consultation is confirmed and you will be consulting with a family legal expert who will be giving you the necessary legal advice you require.

So what are you waiting for? Go ahead get dialing to have an online appointment made for you today!

Free legal advice

Our website is easy to navigate and the legal expert had put together well thought out legal articles consisting of free, expert legal advice for your convenience.

Below are some of free legal advice article that may be of help to you:

Child Maintenance

Child Custody

Divorce & Property

Domestic Violence

Call our law offices on 021 424 3487 and have your online appointment made for you today!

Have a family Law appointment with us

If you find any of our articles, free resources and posts interesting, or possibly useful to others, please like and share it on Social Media by clicking on the icons below. Should you require any other legal services and advice, not related to family law, visit Private Legal.

Advocate of the High Court of South Africa

High Court Advocate Cape Town Western Cape

Or click here for the details of Cape Town Advocate, Muhammad Abduroaf or this advocate link to learn more.

Visit our child custody and maintenance site for additional information.

Our Legal Question of the day: I am in an abusive relationship. Is there help out there?

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Set up a Consultation with us.[/caption] No one deserves to be in an abusive and controlling relationship or be a victim of abuse. The causes and symptoms of abusive and controlling, romantic relationships vary. However, the unfortunate reality is that many decent people are trapped in one. And what is sad, is that they do not know how to get out of the toxic relationship, or to make it stop. There are many reasons why people remain in an abusive and controlling relationship. Some depend on the abuser for financial support, and others believe that they cannot or won’t get better should they leave their abuser. The even more bitter scenario is when you remain in the abusive relationship for the sake of the children.

We are conveniently located in the Pinnacle Building, in the Cape Town CBD. Click here to call us on (021) 4243487 or send us an email.

Family Abuse

Then there are other types of abusive relationships. They comprise of a parent abusing his or her child, or a brother abusing the sister. Even neglecting a child is abuse. This can happen when parents deprive their children economically, of decent clothing, food and shelter. The list goes on. The law terms the above type of abusive relationships under the banner of Domestic Violence. At the same time, the law affords victims of domestic violence help. The applicable legislation is the Domestic Violence Act, 116 of 1998.

What is a Domestic Relationship?

As you would see below, domestic violence is any controlling or abusive behaviour inflicted to someone in a domestic relationship. Therefore, in short, according to the Act, a domestic relationship is between family members, people living together, or people who were in a romantic relationship. You do not have to be married to someone to seek help from the law. An adopted child can also seek protection from the Domestic Violence Act. This makes it very convenient as most domestic relationships are covered by the Domestic Violence Act.

Therefore, what is domestic Violence?

The Domestic Violence Act defines it as follows:

Physical abuse;
Sexual abuse;
Emotional, verbal and psychological abuse;
Economic abuse;
Intimidation;
Harassment;
Stalking;
Damage to property;
entry into the complainant’s residence without consent, where the parties do not share the same residence; or
Any other controlling or abusive behavior towards a Complainant.

Now, as you can see, the ambit of domestic violence is quite broad. It should cover most situations.

How to stop the abusive behavior?

Now we deal with the crux of our question and answer segment on Domestic Violence. How can you make it stop? If you are a victim of domestic violence, and you want protection, you should visit your local Domestic Violence Court and obtain a Protection Order. For an outline on how to apply, visit this article named ABC guide on how to obtain a Protection Order. Even though you are seeking protection from the law, you can still maintain a relationship with the person, but he or she would be interdicted from committing any acts of domestic violence against you. If he or she again commits an act of domestic violence, after you obtained an interim, or final Protection order, the law would ensure that he or she gets punished.

Final words to victims of Abuse

If you are a victim of abuse, remember the law is there to protect and help you. Unfortunately, the law cannot change people’s personalities. It further cannot make someone love you or care for you the way they should, or you want them to. However, if you have no option but to remain in a relationship, with your spouse, lover, or other significant person, seek protection. Most times, that is the best you can do for yourself and those close to you.

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Contact us today[/caption] This and other articles and posts found on this website are written by Adv. Muhammad Abduroaf to assist people with various family law related issues they may have. If you find any of our articles, free resources and posts interesting, or possibly useful to others, please like and share it on Social Media by clicking on the icons below. For more interesting articles and information on Family Law, view our articles and Q&A page. If you have a family law related legal issue and you want someone to answer or reply to it, feel free to post it on our Family Law Blog. Therefore, kindly like and share. Should you require any other legal services and advice, not related to family law, visit Private Legal.

Posted on 11 February 2025 by Telelaw

How do I find the best criminal lawyer in Cape Town?

People get into trouble with the law often. However, it does not mean that you are not entitled to the protection of the law. You still have a right to an attorney or legal representation, as well as a right to be heard and be presumed innocent until proven guilty by the State. All criminal matters are serious. However, some have dire consequences. For example, prison time if you are found guilty. Therefore, it is important that you find the best criminal attorney for your specific case.

Here are some tips:

Define Your Needs: Identify the specific legal services you require (e.g., family law, criminal defence, corporate law).
Research Online: Use legal directories;
Check Reviews and Ratings: Look for client reviews and ratings to gauge the firm’s reputation and client satisfaction.
Ask for Recommendations: Reach out to friends, family, or colleagues who may have had similar legal needs for personal recommendations.
Evaluate Experience: Consider the firm’s experience in your specific legal issue, including years in practice and case outcomes.
Schedule Consultations: Many firms offer free or less expensive consultations. Use this opportunity to meet attorneys, discuss your case, and assess their communication style.
Assess Costs: Inquire about fees and billing practices. Understand whether they charge hourly rates, flat fees, or contingency fees.
Trust Your Instincts: Choose a firm that you feel comfortable with and confident in their ability to handle your case.
Verify Credentials: Check the attorneys’ qualifications and any disciplinary history.
Consider Location: Proximity can be important for ease of communication and meetings.

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Child Maintenance and Support

https://www.ourlawyer.co.za/wp-content/uploads/Our-Lawyer-Consultation.gifEvery Child is entitled to have adequate child maintenance from his parents. This includes the provision of food, clothing, shelter, education and healthcare. These provisions are to be provided by both his or her mother and father. If one parent cannot afford any support, then other the parent would be responsible for the time being. However, support can still be claimed from the child’s maternal and paternal grandparents. What follows are some answers to a few questions on child maintenance.

How much is the basic rate or amount of child maintenance?

There is no basic rate for child maintenance. The amount depends on various factors, which includes the needs of the child, the income of the parents, as well as their personal expenses. There are many other factors as well. The law expects parents to contribute based on their means. Therefore, in principle, but not easily applied in practice, if a mother earns double of that the father, and has the same monthly expenses, she would pay double in child support. What is best is for parents to sit down and work out what is fair.

What is covered by child maintenance?

A vast amount of provisions is included in the concept of child support. These are not only necessities, it can be luxuries as well. This all depends on the standard of living of the parents, and what the child was accustomed to. This would even more apply if the parents were married to each other, had the child, and then separated. The law would want the child to continue with the standard of living he or she had before the separation, or divorce.

How do you determine the amount of child support?

Determining the amount to pay for child support is not an easy one. If things were simple, both parties would earn the same and have the same expenses. However, this is seldom the case. Furthermore, one should also look at the means of the parents, assets and liabilities. Therefore, if a parent does not earn much, but own an expensive piece of real estate, that would be taken into account when determining the amount, he or she should contribute. Once all the figures are on the table, a fair amount should be allocated.

When do I stop paying maintenance?

Child maintenance should be paid until the child is self-supporting or sufficient. Although the child becomes an adult at the age of eighteen, many at time, the child is still at school, studying, or trying to find a job. He or she may still claim maintenance from his or her parents. However, once the child becomes self-supporting, maintenance should stop. if there is a child maintenance order in place, such order should be set aside should the child be self-supporting.

Sharing is Caring

This and other articles and posts found on this website are written by Adv. Muhammad Abduroaf to assist people with various family law related issues they may have. If you find any of our articles, free resources and posts interesting, or possibly useful to others, please like and share it on Social Media by clicking on the icons below. For more interesting articles and information on Family Law, view our articles and Q&A page. If you have a family law related legal issue and you want someone to answer or reply to it, feel free to post it on our Family Law Blog. Therefore, kindly like and share. Should you require any other legal services and advice, not related to family law, visit Private Legal.