How we deal with divorce matters at our law offices

With extensive experience in family legal matters, we have found divorce, child custody and child maintenance to be the most commonly dealt with legal matters. By observing its popular demand for effective legal services, we have compiled easily accessible legal pieces containing free, expert legal advice for your convenience. Do feel free to visit our online store in which we make it easy for you to purchase your online consultation in a quick and easy manner. Are you interested in a one on one consultation for your divorce? You can now purchase your divorce consultation by virtue of our online store today. Alternatively, do feel free to contact our law offices on 021 424 3487 for online appointment for a professional legal consultation today. Our law offices are situated in the heart of the buzzing CBD at Suit 702, 7th floor, The Pinnacle, Cape Town.

Family law consultancy – the online operation

We have managed to develop an efficient method on how you can get connected with us through our online appointment method. The way it works is that you may call our offices on 021 424 3487 for an online appointment. When calling our law offices, our friendly receptionist will be more than pleased to make your online appointment for you – don’t not despair, this literally takes seconds! The online appointment can be made for any family legal services you require. These will be fall into the following categories:
  • Child Maintenance
  • Ante-nuptial Contact
  • Change Matrimonial Property Regime
  • Child Adoption
  • Child Custody and Access
  • Domestic Violence Protection
  • Family Trust Registration
  • Fast Unopposed Divorces
  • Non-Compliance with maintenance orders
  • Parenting Plans
  • Postnuptial Contract Registration
  • Pre-nikkah Agreement
You will receive an automated email and SMS once the online appointment has been made for you. Connect with us today!

Divorce in South Africa – who gets what?

We have now made our legal products and services easily accessible from our website by placing them directly onto our home page; making our home page easy to navigate. Simply click on the link below and download our free divorce product toolkit below: Free Divorce Tool Kit Our law offices are conveniently situated in the heart of the buzzing CBD at Suit 702, 7th floor, The Pinnacle, corner of Strand and Burg Street. Our law offices offers you the luxury of a professional setting with free Wi-Fi for your convenience. Call our offices and make an online appoint today for your professional legal consultation. Connect with us!

Questions to ask a divorce Attorney on first visit

During your legal consultation, you may have many questions about the way forward with your divorce. The legal expert will clarify all your questions. The most common questions we often faced with are:
  • Your legal rights regarding the divorce
  • Maintenance matters
  • Child custody matters
  • How long does it take to get a divorce?
  • How long does it take for a divorce to be finalized?
  • Splitting of assets
  • Protection order in a case of violence and abuse etc
All of the above are relevant questions to the matter at hand and should be addressed head on with the guidance of the family law legal expert.

How we deal with divorce matters at our law offices

With extensive experience in family legal matters, we have found divorce, child custody and child maintenance to be the most commonly dealt with legal matters.

By observing its popular demand for effective legal services, we have compiled easily accessible legal pieces containing free, expert legal advice for your convenience. Do feel free to visit our online store in which we make it easy for you to purchase your online consultation in a quick and easy manner.

Are you interested in a one on one consultation for your divorce? You can now purchase your divorce consultation by virtue of our online store today. Alternatively, do feel free to contact our law offices on 021 424 3487 for online appointment for a professional legal consultation today. Our law offices are situated in the heart of the buzzing CBD at Suit 702, 7th floor, The Pinnacle, Cape Town.

Family law consultancy – the online operation

We have managed to develop an efficient method on how you can get connected with us through our online appointment method. The way it works is that you may call our offices on 021 424 3487 for an online appointment. When calling our law offices, our friendly receptionist will be more than pleased to make your online appointment for you – don’t not despair, this literally takes seconds!

The online appointment can be made for any family legal services you require. These will be fall into the following categories:

  • Child Maintenance
  • Ante-nuptial Contact
  • Change Matrimonial Property Regime
  • Child Adoption
  • Child Custody and Access
  • Domestic Violence Protection
  • Family Trust Registration
  • Fast Unopposed Divorces
  • Non-Compliance with maintenance orders
  • Parenting Plans
  • Postnuptial Contract Registration
  • Pre-nikkah Agreement

You will receive an automated email and SMS once the online appointment has been made for you.

Connect with us today!

Divorce in South Africa – who gets what?

We have now made our legal products and services easily accessible from our website by placing them directly onto our home page; making our home page easy to navigate.

Simply click on the link below and download our free divorce product toolkit below:

Free Divorce Tool Kit

Our law offices are conveniently situated in the heart of the buzzing CBD at Suit 702, 7th floor, The Pinnacle, corner of Strand and Burg Street. Our law offices offers you the luxury of a professional setting with free Wi-Fi for your convenience. Call our offices and make an online appoint today for your professional legal consultation.

Connect with us!

Questions to ask a divorce Attorney on first visit

During your legal consultation, you may have many questions about the way forward with your divorce. The legal expert will clarify all your questions. The most common questions we often faced with are:

  • Your legal rights regarding the divorce
  • Maintenance matters
  • Child custody matters
  • How long does it take to get a divorce?
  • How long does it take for a divorce to be finalized?
  • Splitting of assets
  • Protection order in a case of violence and abuse etc

All of the above are relevant questions to the matter at hand and should be addressed head on with the guidance of the family law legal expert.

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Relocation with my minor child to Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (Consent and Refusal) – Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf

The world is becoming a much smaller place, and technology plays a huge role. People are moving across the world for employment, love and happiness, something that was not the norm a few decades ago. There is no reason why you should remain in South Africa if you can find a better life for yourself and your family overseas. Moving overseas may provide you with the quality of life you want or the possibility of experiencing things you always wanted. The same applies to your child or children relocating with you.

Relocation of your minor child to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

If you are single and do not have any minor children, then moving around the world would not be too complicated. All you need to do is ensure that you have the necessary travel documentation and travel ticket (and spending money), and off you go. However, if you want to travel with your minor children (for example, ages one or two) or relocate to another country, things may not be that simple. Firstly, if there is another parent, and he or she has parental responsibilities and rights, then his or her consent is required. For example, let us say you live in Kimberley or Potchefstroom, South Africa, and you want to relocate to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, you would require the other parent’s consent to leave South Africa with your minor child. This can cause challenges, especially if the staying parent (in South Africa) does not agree to the relocation.

What about Passport Consent to travel or relocate to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

The same applies when it comes to your minor child applying for a South African passport to relocate to Vietnam, or any country. Both parents who have parental responsibilities and rights of guardianship will have to consent to the minor child’s passport application as well. In this regard, both parents have to be at the Department of Home Affairs (or the relevant bank that also assists with passport application) when making the Application with the minor child. This can be challenging if you have a disinterested parent who does not want to cooperate with the passport application. As you will see later, legal action would need to be taken.

What are the steps to follow when I want to relocate to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with my minor child? There is another parent.

To simplify the process for relocation, the first step would be to receive the other parent’s consent in principle for the relocation and that he or she will co-operate in this regard. Once that has been resolved, the parent relocating would need to make the appointment for the minor child’s passport application as well as the application for the relevant VISA. Each country has different requirements; however, seeing that it is a relocation, you need to apply for the correct VISA. For that, you need the Passport. Once the visa and travel arrangements have been finalised, the parent remaining behind will sign a parental consent letter for the international travel. That letter can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website. Basically, the parent remaining behind would state that he or she gives consent for the minor child to leave the Republic of South Africa and travel and/or relocate to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

What can I do if the other parent does not want to consent to the minor child’s relocation to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

If the parent remaining in South Africa does not want to consent to the minor child’s passport application and/or his or her relocation to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, then you would need to approach the Court. The Court, as upper guardian of the minor child, may order that the parent’s consent for the passport application and relocation be dispensed with. What this entails is submitting Court documents explaining why you want to relocate to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The other parent would also have an opportunity to give reasons why he or she objects. At the end of the process, the Court would determine what is in the minor child’s best interests. If it is in the minor child’s best interests to relocate to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, the Court would make it possible despite the issue of consent or refusal.

What is the first step I should take if the other parent does not want to consent to the minor child’s passport application and/or relocation to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?

If the other parent does not want to consent to the passport application and/or the relocation of the minor child to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – in that case, we suggest you approach an attorney or advocate (trust account) to assist you with the legal process. He or she would then contact the other parent explaining the reasons for the relocation and request the necessary consent. If the parent remaining in South Africa does still not agree to the passport application and/or to the relocation to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, then the attorney or advocate will proceed to take the matter to court. The legal route can be expensive. However, it is necessary to make the relocation of the minor child possible. You may also attend to the legal process yourself.

Getting legal assistance or help with your relocation application to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

If you require legal assistance or representation with relocating to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam due to the other parent not cooperating or providing consent, then feel free to contact us for assistance. The Firm Advocate, Muhammad Abduroaf, deals with these types of matters.

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Nicole Lawrence, an attorney in Cape Town, tells about her success in a case involving the relocation of a minor child to the Seychelles. Here it goes. In the realm of family law, few issues are as emotionally charged and legally complex as the relocation of a minor child. It’s a situation where the delicate balance between parental rights and the best interests of the child must be meticulously weighed. Recently, in a High Court case,her legal team, which included Advocate Muhammad Abduroaf, achieved a resounding victory in securing the relocation of a minor child.

The Case Background

Her client, a devoted mother, sought to relocate with her minor child to another state for compelling reasons including career advancement opportunities and a support network crucial for her and the child’s well-being. However, the child’s father contested the relocation, citing concerns about his access to the child and the potential disruption to their existing arrangement.

The Legal Battle

Navigating through the intricate web of family law statutes and precedent cases, our legal team meticulously crafted a compelling argument centered on the paramount consideration: the best interests of the child. We presented substantial evidence showcasing how the relocation would offer enhanced opportunities for the child’s education, healthcare, and overall quality of life. Additionally, we emphasized the importance of maintaining a meaningful relationship between the child and the non-relocating parent through feasible visitation arrangements and technological means of communication. Crucially, we strategically addressed the concerns raised by the opposing party, assuaging fears about diminished parental involvement and emphasizing the importance of fostering a cooperative co-parenting relationship despite the geographical distance.

The Legal Triumph

In a courtroom filled with tension and anticipation, our legal arguments resonated strongly with the presiding judge. Recognizing the compelling rationale behind the relocation proposal and the unwavering commitment of our client to prioritize her child’s best interests, the judge ruled in favor of the relocation, with provisions carefully tailored to address the concerns of both parties. This decision not only affirmed the rights of our client as a custodial parent but also underscored the judiciary’s unwavering dedication to prioritizing the welfare of the child above all else. Moreover, it set a powerful case for future cases involving relocation disputes, highlighting the importance of a nuanced, child-centric approach in resolving such complex matters.

The Implications

Beyond the immediate impact on our client’s life, this successful court case serves as a beacon of hope for countless parents navigating similar challenges. It reinforces the principle that relocation should not be viewed solely through the lens of parental convenience or preference but rather through the prism of what serves the child’s best interests in the long term.

In Conclusion

As legal practitioners, we are immensely gratified by the outcome of this case, knowing that our efforts have not only secured justice for our client.

Contact Nicole Lawrence

Nicole Lawrence can be contacted as follows: Number: 071 456 9105 Website: https://nicolelaw.co.za Email: [email protected]