BENITA ARDENBAUM
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS
Benita Ardenbaum Attorneys is a highly specialised divorce and family law firm in South Africa, whose main aim is to protect your rights and the rights of your children during life’s unexpected challenges, whilst providing innovative and creative solutions to these often complex divorce and family law matters.
BENITA ARDENBAUM
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Benita Ardenbaum Attorneys is a highly specialised divorce and family law firm whose main aim is to protect your rights and the rights of your children during life’s unexpected challenges. whilst providing innovative and creative solutions to these often complex divorce and family law matters.
“Let our experience be your guide and our practice your solution.”
With over 27 years of experience in family law, Benita has built the firm on a clear vision of a legal service in which you receive the individual and personal attention that you require.
We will provide you with the necessary advice and options for resolving matters in a manner appropriate for your needs with our in-depth understanding of human behaviour and the legal system. Our skills include negotiation, mediation, and when necessary, time-tested litigation skills.
Benita recieved KZN Top Business Women 2022, Women of Influence, and winner of the Woman Extrairdinaire’ sector. Benita is a distinguished member of the prestigious International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). The IAFL is a worldwide association of practising lawyers who are recognised by their peers as the most experienced and skilled family law specialists in their respective countries.
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The Firm is highly specialized in its core services and methodology. Our aim is to preserve and uphold the rights of our clients during any unexpected challenges or circumstances that may arise.
Experts in financial high net-worth cases
Secure your financial future with the advice and support of our expert team of lawyers who are skilled in dealing with financial settlement of divorces and the complexities of “high net worth cases.”
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Our Attorneys
Benita Ardenbaum
benita ardenbaum
Benita has an established international practise. Benita is a member of the international Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). Benita has extensive experience in South African and International Divorces including complex financial divorces and divorces where there are disputes relating to children.
Kate Bailey - hill
Kate Bailey - Hill
Kate’s passion for family and children is a pinnacle strength which drives her to deliver appropriate legal solutions for her client’s. Kate’s expertise ranges from matters of divorce, maintenance, parental rights and responsibilities, domestic violence and care and contact. Having two children of her own, Kate’s caring and compassionate nature ensures that her focus is always on the best interests of the child.
Jessica Botha
Jessica Botha
Jessica has a passion for family law and deals with all matters pertaining to: divorce, care and contact, parental rights and responsibilities, children’s rights and maintenance enquiries.
She is compassionate, driven and a persistent litigator who is sensitive to her client’s needs while dedicated to fervently advocating for their interests and providing practical legal solutions.
Thandokazi Bangani
Thandokazi Bangani
Her biggest motivation and source of happiness is knowing that she has an opportunity to assist clients in bettering their lives while being surrounded by a team of ambitious women. Thandokazi prides herself in her ability to rise up to every occasion and task, whilst also looking after the best interest of the client.
Lesley - Anne King
Lesley - Anne King
Based on her ethics and views of life, together with her zest and determination, she is always wiling to take on new challenges. In her spare time, Lesley enjoys spending time with her family, reading and binging on her favourite series.
Tess Williams
Tess williams
Tess soon realised after her admission that she had a passion for family and matrimonial law and was eager to specialise in that practice area.Tess is driven by obtaining desired results for clients, particularly when it pertains to minor children, whilst alleviating their concerns by providing them with clarity and understanding. Her area of practice is divorce, maintenance, children’s rights, care and contact disputes, and parental responsibilities and rights.
Vishali Mariemuthu
Vishali Mariemuthu
I believe experience is successfully defined by building lasting relationships in an environment that encourages growth and shared knowledge and I am therefore very excited to be part of the BA team whose ethos in their commitment to delivering professional excellence with a sincere approach resonates well with me.
Micayla de Marigny
Micayla de Marigny
Micayla is passionate about family law and is grateful for the opportunity to be mentored by a team of empowered female attorneys.
Kershnee Ramlowtan
Kershnee Ramlowtan
She has 15 years of experience as a Senior Legal Bookkeeper.
Benita Is A Member Of The Prestigious International Academy Of Family Lawyers (IAFL).
The Firm Has Expertise
In The Following Areas
Of International Law :
- Family law disputes in international jurisdictions
- Divorce, nullity and dissolution of same sex partnerships
- Separation
- Finances
- Marital and child support
- Marital and cohabitation agreements
- Issues in relation to children including custody and residence, visitation, relocation, abduction, surrogacy, adoption and public law
- Dispute resolution including, mediation and collaborative law
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We Will Help You Every Step Of The Way
- we work closely with our clients and approach each case with care, discretion, commitment and dedication.
- The core belief within our firm is that open communication with our clients is paramount.
- We seek to address each individual’s unique financial, emotional and legal needs by guiding and supporting them throughout the process.
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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
We have lots of experience
Case Studies

International Divorce Law
A spouse living in South Africa is able to institute divorce proceedings through the courts in South Africa if the other spouse lives overseas. The

Divorced within 2 hours of signing a settlement agreement
Mrs Spring approached our offices to assist her with her divorce proceedings against Mr Spring. Our offices instituted the divorce proceedings and contacted Mr Spring

CHANGING YOUR EXISTING MAINTENANCE ORDER
It frequently happens that parties include a clause in a Divorce Settlement Agreement that neither party shall have the right, after divorce, to approach the