Results aimed to survive the test of time

The dissolution of a matrimonial / common law relationship involves finding resolution to conflict that touches on very sensitive areas of your life, such as where your children will reside and who will make decisions about their well-being; how the children’s financial needs will be met; whether one spouse should financially support the other spouse; who will keep the matrimonial home or whether it is sold, amongst others. 

Separation is an emotionally charged topic for most people and we will assist you in navigating the legal process that requires sifting through the events with an objective view. Our clients appreciate that we assist them in gauging the best and worst probable outcomes; we put to them the hard facts for their consideration and do not sugar coat possible results.

We offer different avenues to assist you to bring order and certainty back into your life:   

1. Negotiation of agreements on mutual basis; 
2. Mediation; 
3. Court process where judicial intervention is required. 

Marriage / Cohabitation Agreements 

Prior to deciding to move in with your new partner, it is prudent to consider whether a Cohabitation agreement or a Marriage agreement is necessary to protect the assets you contribute to the relationship and your financial circumstances. This does not mean all sharing is curtailed, but rather, working on a mixed approach of sharing and freezing assets to protect their value. On other occasions a strict division of assets as to ownership (what is yours is yours and what is mine is mine) can be the better approach. We will discuss at length the options with you so that you can select the avenue you prefer to follow.