The Family Law department at Mc Larens helps clients manage problems between persons with familial and domestic relationships.
The department has expertise in dealing with all issues surrounding Family Law, including but not limited to the following:
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Litigation in Maintenance Courts, Domestic Violence Courts, Children’s Courts, Regional Courts and High Courts:
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Marriages:
Drafting of Antenuptial Contracts;
Applications to amend matrimonial regime.
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Divorce:
Spousal maintenance;
Rule 43/58 applications;
Division of Joint Estates;
Accrual Claims;
Pension Fund claims;
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Parental Rights and Responsibilities:
Rights of Unmarried Fathers;
Care and Contact (including residency/custody disputes);
Guardianship;
Parenting Plans;
Agreements of Parental Rights and Responsibilities;
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Child Travel and Immigration:
Temporary/Permanent Relocation Applications;
Holiday travels abroad;
Emergency travels abroad;
Hague Convention Disputes and Referrals;
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Protection Orders:
Domestic Violence;
Protection of Harassment;
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Maintenance Orders:
Applications;
Enforcement procedures;
Investigations;
Reciprocal Enforcement Abroad.
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Surrogacy Agreements:
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Status documentation disputes:
Marriage Certificates;
Birth Certificates;
Amendments and Corrections;
Applications against Department of Home Affairs.
