Family & Private Law

Family law in South Africa encompasses legal matters related to marriage, divorce, child custody, adoption, and domestic partnerships. At Adams & Adams we have a dedicated Family Law team who will fight for your family inside and out of the courtroom. We ensure that we approach all family matters with sensitivity and care to all parties concerned and ultimately, seek a resolution that is best for the family. Our experience, expertise and discretion will allow us to provide the right service and achieve the right outcome, no matter the need.

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Divorces

Our Family & Private law team will assist you and your family through this difficult time, ensuring the best possible result for all.

Antenuptial Contracts

Protect your financial interests during marriage or seek advice regarding options and legalities of antenuptial contracts with our expert Family & Private Law team.

Other Family Matters

Our experienced Family & Private Law team is able to assist you with discretion and efficiency in any other matters you may have regarding family law.

Contact One of Our Family and Private Attorneys Professionals

Courtney Elson

Associate | Attorney

David Scheepers

Partner | Litigation Attorney

Shani van Niekerk

Senior Associate | Head of Family Law

David Scheepers

Partner | Litigation Attorney

Shani van Niekerk

Senior Associate | Head of Family Law

Courtney Elson

Associate | Attorney

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Home For Christmas

Most family law practitioners will tell you that December truly is silly season! We are usually tasked with planning family holidays for Christmas, to ensure that children are able to spend time with ...

December 17 2024

Courtney Elson Family Law

Recognition of Customary Marriages Act

GRACE PERIOD FOR REGISTRATION OF CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES: Section 4(3)(b) of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 states that a customary marriage entered into after the commencement of ...

October 31 2024

Adams News Courtney Elson Family Law Shani van Niekerk

IN THE MIDST OF THE KOLISI DIVORCE

The world was informed of the Kolisi divorce via social media and shortly thereafter various memes, jokes, unsolicited opinions, recommendations, and the like followed. It is heart-wrenching that Sout...

October 29 2024

Family Law Shani van Niekerk

How can we help you?

We have offices in four major cities in South Africa: Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban. Additionally, we have 23 associate offices in the rest of Africa, the firm serves as a gateway into Africa for IP clients. Please contact your nearest office for any legal enquiry or assistance.