When we enter into a marriage, we rarely anticipate its dissolution. Undoubtedly, divorce is an exceptionally challenging life event, which can be emotionally overwhelming, psychologically deleterious, and financially disruptive. During this difficult time, selecting a divorce attorney, who is not only skilled and knowledgeable, but understands the sensitivities and complexities of diverse family and domestic relationships, is imperative.
Divorce is a multi-faceted legal process, which may involve the division of assets, including immovable property, care and contact in respect of any minor children, spousal maintenance, and forfeiture claims. As such, it is imperative to work with an expert divorce attorney who has the requisite legal know-how and experience to secure your interests (and the best interests of your children), avoid legal complications, and minimise the risk of future proprietary or contact disputes.
Appointing a skilled and calm-headed attorney is particularly important in contested divorces. In such matters, the ability to negotiate and execute a clear strategy – based on years of experience within the family law realm – is invaluable to ensuring your divorce is finalised as smoothly and expeditiously as possible. Given the turbulent nature of divorce, it is critical to reach an equitable settlement as soon as practicably possible to avoid the financial and emotional pitfalls of acrimonious and drawn-out divorce proceedings.
Beyond managing the legal complexities of the divorce process and offering a sound strategy, a divorce attorney requires an acute understanding of, and sensitivity towards, the dynamics and nuances of familial and domestic relationships. Ultimately, divorce is not simply a routine legal procedure. It is a life-altering decision that impacts both spouses, their children, extended family, and mutual friends. A skilled divorce attorney thus recognises the emotional and psychological burden of divorce, understands the need to preserve relationships, and provides firm, but compassionate, legal guidance throughout the process.
To minimise conflict, a skilled attorney may suggest mediation with the aim of reducing the expenses associated with protracted litigation and facilitating appropriate co-parenting arrangements that prioritise the best interests of your children.
At STBB, our family law experts, Directors Shereen Volks and Shirné Grobler, have the skills and knowledge to manoeuvre the legal and procedural intricacies of divorce. Beyond this, they are both parents who are acutely aware of the multi-layered dynamics of familial and domestic relationships and the critical importance of reaching an agreement as quickly and efficiently as possible to avoid ongoing conflict and future disputes.
For expert legal assistance you can trust, reach out to our divorce attorneys at familylaw@stbb.co.za today.
