Family Law Attorneys

Family law issues can be incredibly complex and can have a significant impact on all family members, especially children. These complexities arise from the intricate legal, emotional, and psychological aspects involved in various family-related matters. 

Many factors come into play in the different aspects of family law. Things like divorce, separation, division of assets and debts, child support, custody and visitation rights all form part of family law. 

The above can cause emotional distress, and affect the lives of the whole family, but especially children, and it is important to handle it with care and expertise. That is why family law cases often require the involvement of a family lawyer. 

Having an experienced family law attorney to handle your family law cases is of paramount importance due to the intricate nature of these issues and the potential long-term consequences they can have on you and your family. They can assist with various issues that might arise like custody battles or maintenance disputes. 

Why You Need a Trusted Family Law Partner 

Benita Ardenbaum Attorneys is one of the best family law attorneys and, with over 27 years of experience, has a strong reputation in family law. As an international family law attorney who has over 8 000 happy clients, including more than 100 international cases, and with over 10 000 court appearances, Benita Ardenbaum Attorneys are 100% committed to your case, no matter how big or small. 

Nobody ever plans on needing a family lawyer, but sometimes life does not go as planned, and a top family law attorney is needed. We can help you with legal expertise, and an objective perspective. We are experts at navigating the complex processes of family law and provide an integrative and client-centred approach during negotiations and mediation. At Benita Ardenbaum Attorneys we mitigate your stress by handling all the legal and administrative aspects of the case. We also have a passion for children and their rights and have your child’s best interest at heart.  

We prefer taking the holistic approach and looking at both the legal and emotional facets, taking care to look after our clients’ legal needs, as well as their emotional well-being. 

Benita, who is a member of the Legal Practice Council and is admitted to appear in the High Court of South Africa, is one of the best family law lawyers and can help you to secure a favourable outcome when it comes to family law. 

Family Law Legal Services Offered by Benita Ardenbaum Attorneys 

Not only can we assist in the traumatic circumstances of a divorce or separation, but our best family law attorneys can also offer services in the following areas: 

Antenuptial Contracts 

An Antenuptial contract (“ANC”) is essential as it is not only useful during a divorce but also protects you and your assets if you or your spouse die. Let us draft an agreement that will suit your needs. 

Variations of the Matrimonial Regime 

We can assist with making variations to your matrimonial regime through a High Court Application. 

Universal Partnerships 

There is no common-law marriage in South African law and therefore a Universal partnership is required for couples who want to have certain legal rights, without getting married. We can draft the Partnership Agreement. 

Cohabitation Agreements 

Life partners, who cohabit, are permitted to enter into a contract similar to an antenuptial contract that regulates their respective obligations during the subsistence of their union. The contents and nature of a cohabitation agreement will depend on the needs of the parties, and we are here to assist. 

Same-Sex Marriages and Civil Unions  

The Civil Union Act (Act 17 of 2006) provides for opposite-sex and same-sex civil marriages, religious marriages and civil partnerships. We can assist with drawing up the necessary agreements and give advice.