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UNOPPOSED DIVORCE
MADE SIMPLE

A respectful, efficient, and cost-effective divorce service for couples who have reached an agreement.

Our matrimonial attorneys guide you through every step, from consultation to finalisation.

Select the option applicable to your family to start the process

OPTION 1

UNOPPOSED DIVORCE, NO CHILDREN

INCLUDES:

  • 30 minute in person / virtual consult with matrimonial lawyer
  • Preparation of all necessary documents
  • Filing with the High Court
  • Attendance on the day of divorce
R20 000.00 excl. VAT
Select option
OPTION 2

UNOPPOSED DIVORCE, WITH CHILDREN

INCLUDES:

  • 30 minute in person / virtual consult with matrimonial lawyer
  • Preparation of all necessary documents
  • Filing with the High Court
  • Attendance on the day of divorce
R25 000.00 excl VAT
Select option
OPTION 3

UNOPPOSED DIVORCE, NO CHILDREN – ASSET BASE EXCEEDING R7 MILLION

INCLUDES:

  • 30 minute in person / virtual consult with matrimonial lawyer
  • Preparation of all necessary documents
  • Filing with the High Court
  • Attendance on the day of divorce
R28 000.00 excl VAT
Select option
OPTION 4

Unopposed Divorce, With Children – Asset Base Exceeding R7 Million

INCLUDES:

  • 30 minute in person / virtual consult with matrimonial lawyer
  • Preparation of all necessary documents
  • Filing with the High Court
  • Attendance on the day of divorce
R30 000.00 excl VAT
Select option
You’ve selected:

Unopposed Divorce, No Children

The next step is to provide details about your marriage, financial circumstances, and the agreement reached with your spouse.

Your answers will help our team prepare the necessary divorce documents and identify any matters requiring further discussion. Once submitted, a member of our family law team will review your information and contact you within 48 hours regarding the next steps.

When a marriage ends, it is important to deal with the process in a clear and practical way. By answering the questions below, you help us understand your circumstances and the agreement reached with your spouse so that we can prepare the necessary divorce documents.

Please provide as much detail as possible. Your answers will help us identify any matters that need to be addressed and guide the next steps in your divorce process.

Unopposed Divorce -- No Children

Terms and Conditions

Before you complete the form please read through and agree to the terms and conditions:
  1. Eligibility

    The All-Inclusive Unopposed Divorce Package is available only to couples who have already reached agreement on all material terms of their divorce and intend to proceed with the divorce on an unopposed basis.

  2. Initial Consultation

    The package includes one 30-minute consultation. The purpose of the consultation is for the attorney to explain the unopposed divorce process and provide a brief overview of the legal implications of the settlement reached by the parties. The consultation is not a mediation or negotiation session and does not include negotiating the terms of the settlement.

  3. Independent Legal Advice

    The parties acknowledge that C&A Friedlander Attorneys has a limited mandate to facilitate and finalise the divorce on the agreed terms and cannot provide independent legal advice to both parties regarding their respective interests. Either party who requires advice regarding the fairness, consequences or suitability of the agreed settlement should obtain independent legal advice before signing the settlement agreement.

  4. Our Mandate

    C&A Friedlander Attorneys' mandate is limited to recording the parties' agreed terms in a settlement agreement and, where applicable, parenting plan; preparing the documents required to institute the divorce proceedings; attending to the procedural steps necessary for an unopposed divorce; and finalising the divorce on an unopposed basis.

  5. Full Disclosure

    The parties are required to make full, frank and proper disclosure to one another of all information relevant to the divorce and settlement, including their assets, liabilities, income and other relevant financial information. C&A Friedlander Attorneys is entitled to rely on the information and documentation provided by the parties and cannot be held liable for any non-disclosure by either of the parties.

  6. Communication with the Firm

    All communications with C&A Friedlander Attorneys concerning the divorce must include both parties. If either party communicates with the firm without copying the other party, the communication may be forwarded to the other party. The parties should therefore have no expectation that communications concerning the divorce will be confidential as between them.

  7. Disagreement or Negotiations

    The package does not include mediation, negotiation or the resolution of disputes between the parties. If a disagreement arises regarding the terms of the settlement, or further negotiations are required, that work falls outside the scope of the package.

  8. Additional Work and Fees

    Any legal advice, negotiations, additional consultations, substantial amendments to documents, or other work requested or required outside the scope of the package will be charged separately at the applicable hourly rate of the attorney or staff member performing the work. These fees are payable in addition to the package fee.

  9. If the Divorce Becomes Opposed

    If the divorce becomes opposed or contentious, or negotiations between the parties break down, the matter will no longer qualify for the All-Inclusive Unopposed Divorce Package. Due to the nature of the firm's mandate, C&A Friedlander Attorneys will withdraw from the matter and will not represent either party in the resulting dispute or opposed divorce proceedings. Each party will then be required to obtain independent legal representation.

  10. Counsel's Appearance Included

    The package fee includes the cost of counsel instructed by C&A Friedlander Attorneys to appear at the hearing of the unopposed divorce, where counsel's appearance is required.

  11. Sheriff's Fees and Other Disbursements

    The package fee does not include the Sheriff's fees for service of process. These fees will be recovered separately from the client/s. Unless expressly stated otherwise in the quotation, any exceptional third-party disbursements or expenses falling outside the ordinary scope of the package will also be payable separately.

  12. Client Onboarding and FICA

    Before the consultation is scheduled or any documents are drafted, the parties must complete the firm's required client onboarding documentation, provide all documents and information required for FICA and other compliance purposes, and pay the required deposit.

  13. Payment Terms

    A deposit equal to 50% of the package fee is payable before the consultation will be scheduled and drafting will commence. The remaining 50% must be paid in full before the divorce is set down for hearing.

  14. Co-operation by Both Parties

    The package is based on both parties co-operating fully and timeously with the process, including providing requested information and documentation, reviewing and signing documents, and complying with procedural requirements. Material delays or additional work caused by a party's failure to co-operate may fall outside the scope of the package and may result in additional fees.

  15. Court and Third-Party Processes

    C&A Friedlander Attorneys cannot guarantee the date on which the divorce will be heard or finalised. Court availability, Sheriff's service, Family Advocate processes (where applicable), and other third-party or administrative processes are outside the firm's control.

  16. Court Approval

    The parties acknowledge that the granting of the divorce and the incorporation of any settlement agreement and/or parenting plan into the divorce order remain subject to the requirements and approval of the Court. Where minor children are involved, additional requirements or recommendations of the Office of the Family Advocate may apply.

  17. Scope of the Package

    The package applies only for so long as the matter remains an unopposed divorce, capable of being dealt with within the ordinary scope of this service. Any services falling outside that scope will be discussed with the parties and, where applicable, charged separately.

I have read through the terms and conditions and I agree to them:

Personal information of parties

Plaintiff (person instituting the divorce)
Plaintiff (person instituting the divorce)
Residential Address
Residential Address
Defendant (spouse)
Defendant (spouse)
Residential Address
Residential Address
Residential Address

Details regarding marriage

Maximum file size: 15MB

Division of joint estate

Settlement

Breakdown of the marriage

Proprietary consequences of the marriage

Assets

It is important that you have disclosed your assets to one another.

Is there a mortgage bond registered over the property?

Maximum file size: 33.55MB

Movable property must be dealt with in the settlement agreement

Please complete the following sections, which set out the agreement you have reached in respect of the movable items.

Please provide us with details of the motor vehicles you and/or your spouse own. We need the model, make, who owns the motor vehicle, and who will own the motor vehicle after divorce.

Vehicle Details

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Section

Furniture, jewellery, personal items, art, tools, collectables etc

Unless an agreement has been reached that each party retains the movable and personal items currently in his/her possession as his/her sole property, please explain how you would like to deal with the movable items in the matrimonial home. If there is an extensive list of assets to be divided, please e-mail the list and how it should be divided to familylaw@caf.co.za.

Pension funds, investments, policies or shares

Unless an agreement has been reached that each party retains the pension interest, investment, policies or shares registered in his/her name, please explain how you have agreed to divide these assets.

If there are any pension interests (pensions or retirement annuities) to be divided between the parties, please upload the latest pension statement in respect of each pension interest here.

Maximum file size: 33.55MB

Liabilities

It is important that you have disclosed your debts and liabilities to each other and that you have reached agreement on how the debts will be dealt with.

Unless agreement has been reached that each party will remain liable for any debts incurred by him/her, please explain how you have agreed to deal with the debts and liabilities, including the nature of the debt, outstanding balance, and who will be liable for such debt.

Maintenance in respect of the parties (Spousal)

Please make sure you have considered the family’s reasonable expenses (budget) and the parties’ income when agreeing to maintenance.
If no, please provide details of the duration and extent of maintenance agreed upon, by answering the following:
Will any additional expenses be paid directly to the service providers? If so, select the relevant expense/s or insert additional expenses:
You’ve selected:

Unopposed Divorce, With Children

The questionnaire covers your marriage, finances and arrangements for your children, including care, support, and contact. Your answers will help our team prepare the necessary divorce documents and parenting arrangements.

Once submitted, our family law team will review your information and contact you within 48 hours.

When a marriage ends, and minor children are involved, it is crucial to secure their stability, care and future in a clear, practical way. By answering the questions below, you help us understand your family’s unique circumstances so that we can prepare a parenting plan and divorce documents that protect your children, minimise conflict, and provide certainty for both parents.

Please respond as honestly and in as much detail as you can. Your input will guide an agreement that is workable in everyday life, and in your children’s best interests.

Unopposed Divorce -- With Children

Terms and Conditions

Before you complete the form please read through and agree to the terms and conditions:
  1. Eligibility

    The All-Inclusive Unopposed Divorce Package is available only to couples who have already reached agreement on all material terms of their divorce and intend to proceed with the divorce on an unopposed basis.

  2. Initial Consultation

    The package includes one 30-minute consultation. The purpose of the consultation is for the attorney to explain the unopposed divorce process and provide a brief overview of the legal implications of the settlement reached by the parties. The consultation is not a mediation or negotiation session and does not include negotiating the terms of the settlement.

  3. Independent Legal Advice

    The parties acknowledge that C&A Friedlander Attorneys has a limited mandate to facilitate and finalise the divorce on the agreed terms and cannot provide independent legal advice to both parties regarding their respective interests. Either party who requires advice regarding the fairness, consequences or suitability of the agreed settlement should obtain independent legal advice before signing the settlement agreement.

  4. Our Mandate

    C&A Friedlander Attorneys' mandate is limited to recording the parties' agreed terms in a settlement agreement and, where applicable, parenting plan; preparing the documents required to institute the divorce proceedings; attending to the procedural steps necessary for an unopposed divorce; and finalising the divorce on an unopposed basis.

  5. Full Disclosure

    The parties are required to make full, frank and proper disclosure to one another of all information relevant to the divorce and settlement, including their assets, liabilities, income and other relevant financial information. C&A Friedlander Attorneys is entitled to rely on the information and documentation provided by the parties and cannot be held liable for any non-disclosure by either of the parties.

  6. Communication with the Firm

    All communications with C&A Friedlander Attorneys concerning the divorce must include both parties. If either party communicates with the firm without copying the other party, the communication may be forwarded to the other party. The parties should therefore have no expectation that communications concerning the divorce will be confidential as between them.

  7. Disagreement or Negotiations

    The package does not include mediation, negotiation or the resolution of disputes between the parties. If a disagreement arises regarding the terms of the settlement, or further negotiations are required, that work falls outside the scope of the package.

  8. Additional Work and Fees

    Any legal advice, negotiations, additional consultations, substantial amendments to documents, or other work requested or required outside the scope of the package will be charged separately at the applicable hourly rate of the attorney or staff member performing the work. These fees are payable in addition to the package fee.

  9. If the Divorce Becomes Opposed

    If the divorce becomes opposed or contentious, or negotiations between the parties break down, the matter will no longer qualify for the All-Inclusive Unopposed Divorce Package. Due to the nature of the firm's mandate, C&A Friedlander Attorneys will withdraw from the matter and will not represent either party in the resulting dispute or opposed divorce proceedings. Each party will then be required to obtain independent legal representation.

  10. Counsel's Appearance Included

    The package fee includes the cost of counsel instructed by C&A Friedlander Attorneys to appear at the hearing of the unopposed divorce, where counsel's appearance is required.

  11. Sheriff's Fees and Other Disbursements

    The package fee does not include the Sheriff's fees for service of process. These fees will be recovered separately from the client/s. Unless expressly stated otherwise in the quotation, any exceptional third-party disbursements or expenses falling outside the ordinary scope of the package will also be payable separately.

  12. Client Onboarding and FICA

    Before the consultation is scheduled or any documents are drafted, the parties must complete the firm's required client onboarding documentation, provide all documents and information required for FICA and other compliance purposes, and pay the required deposit.

  13. Payment Terms

    A deposit equal to 50% of the package fee is payable before the consultation will be scheduled and drafting will commence. The remaining 50% must be paid in full before the divorce is set down for hearing.

  14. Co-operation by Both Parties

    The package is based on both parties co-operating fully and timeously with the process, including providing requested information and documentation, reviewing and signing documents, and complying with procedural requirements. Material delays or additional work caused by a party's failure to co-operate may fall outside the scope of the package and may result in additional fees.

  15. Court and Third-Party Processes

    C&A Friedlander Attorneys cannot guarantee the date on which the divorce will be heard or finalised. Court availability, Sheriff's service, Family Advocate processes (where applicable), and other third-party or administrative processes are outside the firm's control.

  16. Court Approval

    The parties acknowledge that the granting of the divorce and the incorporation of any settlement agreement and/or parenting plan into the divorce order remain subject to the requirements and approval of the Court. Where minor children are involved, additional requirements or recommendations of the Office of the Family Advocate may apply.

  17. Scope of the Package

    The package applies only for so long as the matter remains an unopposed divorce, capable of being dealt with within the ordinary scope of this service. Any services falling outside that scope will be discussed with the parties and, where applicable, charged separately.

I have read through the terms and conditions and I agree to them:

Personal information of parties

Plaintiff (person instituting the divorce)
Plaintiff (person instituting the divorce)
Defendant (Spouse)
Defendant (Spouse)
Spouse Residential Address

Minor Child/Children's Details

Maximum file size: 5MB

plus1 Add Child minus1 Remove Child

Details regarding marriage

Maximum file size: 15MB

Division of joint estate

Settlement

Breakdown of the marriage

Reasons for the breakdown of the marriage (please select the appropriate option/options)

Proprietary consequences of the marriage

Assets

It is important that you have disclosed your assets to one another.

Maximum file size: 33.33MB

Movable property must be dealt with in the settlement agreement

Please complete the following sections, which set out the agreement you have reached in respect of the movable items.

Please Select Movable Items

Please provide us with details of the motor vehicles you and/or your spouse own. We need the model, make, who owns the motor vehicle, and who will own the motor vehicle after divorce.

Vehicle Details

plus1 Add Vehicle minus1 Remove Vehicle

Section

Furniture, jewellery, personal items, art, tools, collectables etc

Unless an agreement has been reached that each party retains the movable and personal items currently in his/her possession as his/her sole property, please explain how you would like to deal with the movable items in the matrimonial home. If there is an extensive list of assets to be divided, please e-mail the list and how it should be divided to familylaw@caf.co.za.

Pension funds, investments, policies or shares

Unless an agreement has been reached that each party retains the pension interest, investment, policies or shares registered in his/her name, please explain how you have agreed to divide these assets.

If there are any pension interests (pensions or retirement annuities) to be divided between the parties, please upload the latest pension statement in respect of each pension interest here.

Maximum file size: 33.55MB

Liabilities

It is important that you have disclosed your debts and liabilities to each other and that you have reached agreement on how the debts will be dealt with.

Unless agreement has been reached that each party will remain liable for any debts incurred by him/her, please explain how you have agreed to deal with the debts and liabilities, including the nature of the debt, outstanding balance, and who will be liable for such debt.

Maintenance in respect of the parties (Spousal)

Please make sure you have considered the family’s reasonable expenses (budget) and the parties’ income when agreeing to maintenance.

If no, please provide details of the duration and extent of maintenance agreed upon, by answering the following:
In terms of cash payments, how much will be paid in respect of spousal maintenance and how often will payments be made (monthly, weekly, yearly)?
Will any additional expenses be paid directly to the service providers? If so, select the relevant expense/s or insert additional expenses:

Maintenance in respect of the minor child/ren

Living expenses, including accommodation

Unless it is agreed that each party will cover the costs of the child/ren’s living expenses while in his/her care, please explain who will be paying whom a cash contribution, how often (weekly, monthly, yearly), and how much?

R
Educational expenses

How have you agreed to deal with additional educational expenses, such as school clothes, extra murals, stationery, camps and outings, extra lessons, etc.

Medical expenses
R
Where minor children are involved, it is best to draft a separate parenting plan, which sets out in detail how the parties' parental responsibilities and rights will be regulated.

Care and Contact

During term time
During term time, how will contact be split if the children primarily live with one parent?
How will contact be split if a shared residence arrangement is agreed to?
Do any of the parents live or work abroad?
School holidays
Special occasions
In certain instances, there may be more details required in the parenting plan. Please read through the following questions, and answer only if it applies to your family, so that the parenting plan can accurately provide for your family’s needs.
Does any child have special educational needs?
Does any child have chronic medical conditions or disabilities
Are either of the parties considering relocation (within South Africa or abroad) in the next 24 months
You’ve selected:

Unopposed Divorce, No Children – Asset Base Exceeding R7 Million

The questionnaire covers your family, financial circumstances, and arrangements for your children, including property, assets, liabilities, maintenance, care and contact.

Your answers will help our team prepare the necessary divorce documents and parenting arrangements.

When a marriage ends, it is important to deal with the process in a clear and practical way. By answering the questions below, you help us understand your circumstances and the agreement reached with your spouse so that we can prepare the necessary divorce documents.

Please provide as much detail as possible. Your answers will help us identify any matters that need to be addressed and guide the next steps in your divorce process.

Unopposed Divorce -- No Child, 7 mil

Terms and Conditions

Before you complete the form please read through and agree to the terms and conditions:
  1. Eligibility

    The All-Inclusive Unopposed Divorce Package is available only to couples who have already reached agreement on all material terms of their divorce and intend to proceed with the divorce on an unopposed basis.

  2. Initial Consultation

    The package includes one 30-minute consultation. The purpose of the consultation is for the attorney to explain the unopposed divorce process and provide a brief overview of the legal implications of the settlement reached by the parties. The consultation is not a mediation or negotiation session and does not include negotiating the terms of the settlement.

  3. Independent Legal Advice

    The parties acknowledge that C&A Friedlander Attorneys has a limited mandate to facilitate and finalise the divorce on the agreed terms and cannot provide independent legal advice to both parties regarding their respective interests. Either party who requires advice regarding the fairness, consequences or suitability of the agreed settlement should obtain independent legal advice before signing the settlement agreement.

  4. Our Mandate

    C&A Friedlander Attorneys' mandate is limited to recording the parties' agreed terms in a settlement agreement and, where applicable, parenting plan; preparing the documents required to institute the divorce proceedings; attending to the procedural steps necessary for an unopposed divorce; and finalising the divorce on an unopposed basis.

  5. Full Disclosure

    The parties are required to make full, frank and proper disclosure to one another of all information relevant to the divorce and settlement, including their assets, liabilities, income and other relevant financial information. C&A Friedlander Attorneys is entitled to rely on the information and documentation provided by the parties and cannot be held liable for any non-disclosure by either of the parties.

  6. Communication with the Firm

    All communications with C&A Friedlander Attorneys concerning the divorce must include both parties. If either party communicates with the firm without copying the other party, the communication may be forwarded to the other party. The parties should therefore have no expectation that communications concerning the divorce will be confidential as between them.

  7. Disagreement or Negotiations

    The package does not include mediation, negotiation or the resolution of disputes between the parties. If a disagreement arises regarding the terms of the settlement, or further negotiations are required, that work falls outside the scope of the package.

  8. Additional Work and Fees

    Any legal advice, negotiations, additional consultations, substantial amendments to documents, or other work requested or required outside the scope of the package will be charged separately at the applicable hourly rate of the attorney or staff member performing the work. These fees are payable in addition to the package fee.

  9. If the Divorce Becomes Opposed

    If the divorce becomes opposed or contentious, or negotiations between the parties break down, the matter will no longer qualify for the All-Inclusive Unopposed Divorce Package. Due to the nature of the firm's mandate, C&A Friedlander Attorneys will withdraw from the matter and will not represent either party in the resulting dispute or opposed divorce proceedings. Each party will then be required to obtain independent legal representation.

  10. Counsel's Appearance Included

    The package fee includes the cost of counsel instructed by C&A Friedlander Attorneys to appear at the hearing of the unopposed divorce, where counsel's appearance is required.

  11. Sheriff's Fees and Other Disbursements

    The package fee does not include the Sheriff's fees for service of process. These fees will be recovered separately from the client/s. Unless expressly stated otherwise in the quotation, any exceptional third-party disbursements or expenses falling outside the ordinary scope of the package will also be payable separately.

  12. Client Onboarding and FICA

    Before the consultation is scheduled or any documents are drafted, the parties must complete the firm's required client onboarding documentation, provide all documents and information required for FICA and other compliance purposes, and pay the required deposit.

  13. Payment Terms

    A deposit equal to 50% of the package fee is payable before the consultation will be scheduled and drafting will commence. The remaining 50% must be paid in full before the divorce is set down for hearing.

  14. Co-operation by Both Parties

    The package is based on both parties co-operating fully and timeously with the process, including providing requested information and documentation, reviewing and signing documents, and complying with procedural requirements. Material delays or additional work caused by a party's failure to co-operate may fall outside the scope of the package and may result in additional fees.

  15. Court and Third-Party Processes

    C&A Friedlander Attorneys cannot guarantee the date on which the divorce will be heard or finalised. Court availability, Sheriff's service, Family Advocate processes (where applicable), and other third-party or administrative processes are outside the firm's control.

  16. Court Approval

    The parties acknowledge that the granting of the divorce and the incorporation of any settlement agreement and/or parenting plan into the divorce order remain subject to the requirements and approval of the Court. Where minor children are involved, additional requirements or recommendations of the Office of the Family Advocate may apply.

  17. Scope of the Package

    The package applies only for so long as the matter remains an unopposed divorce, capable of being dealt with within the ordinary scope of this service. Any services falling outside that scope will be discussed with the parties and, where applicable, charged separately.

I have read through the terms and conditions and I agree to them:

Personal information of parties

Plaintiff (person instituting the divorce)
Plaintiff (person instituting the divorce)
Residential Address
Residential Address
Defendant (spouse)
Defendant (spouse)
Spouse Residential Address
Residential Address
Residential Address

Details regarding marriage

Maximum file size: 15MB

Division of joint estate

Settlement

Breakdown of the marriage

Proprietary consequences of the marriage

Assets

It is important that you have disclosed your assets to one another.

Is there a mortgage bond registered over the property?

Maximum file size: 33.55MB

Section

Movable property must be dealt with in the settlement agreement

Please complete the following sections, which set out the agreement you have reached in respect of the movable items.

Please provide us with details of the motor vehicles you and/or your spouse own. We need the model, make, who owns the motor vehicle, and who will own the motor vehicle after divorce.

Vehicle Details

plus1 Add Vehicle minus1 Remove Vehicle

Section

Furniture, jewellery, personal items, art, tools, collectables etc

Unless an agreement has been reached that each party retains the movable and personal items currently in his/her possession as his/her sole property, please explain how you would like to deal with the movable items in the matrimonial home. If there is an extensive list of assets to be divided, please e-mail the list and how it should be divided to familylaw@caf.co.za.

Pension funds, investments, policies or shares

Unless an agreement has been reached that each party retains the pension interest, investment, policies or shares registered in his/her name, please explain how you have agreed to divide these assets.

If there are any pension interests (pensions or retirement annuities) to be divided between the parties, please upload the latest pension statement in respect of each pension interest here.

Maximum file size: 33.55MB

Liabilities

It is important that you have disclosed your debts and liabilities to each other and that you have reached agreement on how the debts will be dealt with.

Unless agreement has been reached that each party will remain liable for any debts incurred by him/her, please explain how you have agreed to deal with the debts and liabilities, including the nature of the debt, outstanding balance, and who will be liable for such debt.

OTHER

If there are any Trusts or other entities that must be dealt with (companies, close corporations, etc), please provide us with the details of the entities and what the agreement is. Further documentation will be requested.

Maintenance in respect of the parties (Spousal)

Please make sure you have considered the family’s reasonable expenses (budget) and the parties’ income when agreeing to maintenance.
If no, please provide details of the duration and extent of maintenance agreed upon, by answering the following:
Will any additional expenses be paid directly to the service providers? If so, select the relevant expense/s or insert additional expenses:
You’ve selected

Unopposed Divorce, With Children – Asset Base Exceeding R7 Million

The questionnaire covers your family, financial circumstances and arrangements for your children, including property, assets, liabilities, maintenance, care and contact.

Your answers will help our team prepare the necessary divorce documents and parenting arrangements.

Once submitted, our family law team will review your information andcontact you within 48 hours.

When a marriage ends, and minor children are involved, it is crucial to secure their stability, care and future in a clear, practical way. By answering the questions below, you help us understand your family’s unique circumstances so that we can prepare a parenting plan and divorce documents that protect your children, minimise conflict, and provide certainty for both parents.

Please respond as honestly and in as much detail as you can. Your input will guide an agreement that is workable in everyday life, and in your children’s best interests.

Unopposed Divorce -- With Children, 7 mil

Terms and Conditions

Before you complete the form please read through and agree to the terms and conditions:
  1. Eligibility

    The All-Inclusive Unopposed Divorce Package is available only to couples who have already reached agreement on all material terms of their divorce and intend to proceed with the divorce on an unopposed basis.

  2. Initial Consultation

    The package includes one 30-minute consultation. The purpose of the consultation is for the attorney to explain the unopposed divorce process and provide a brief overview of the legal implications of the settlement reached by the parties. The consultation is not a mediation or negotiation session and does not include negotiating the terms of the settlement.

  3. Independent Legal Advice

    The parties acknowledge that C&A Friedlander Attorneys has a limited mandate to facilitate and finalise the divorce on the agreed terms and cannot provide independent legal advice to both parties regarding their respective interests. Either party who requires advice regarding the fairness, consequences or suitability of the agreed settlement should obtain independent legal advice before signing the settlement agreement.

  4. Our Mandate

    C&A Friedlander Attorneys' mandate is limited to recording the parties' agreed terms in a settlement agreement and, where applicable, parenting plan; preparing the documents required to institute the divorce proceedings; attending to the procedural steps necessary for an unopposed divorce; and finalising the divorce on an unopposed basis.

  5. Full Disclosure

    The parties are required to make full, frank and proper disclosure to one another of all information relevant to the divorce and settlement, including their assets, liabilities, income and other relevant financial information. C&A Friedlander Attorneys is entitled to rely on the information and documentation provided by the parties and cannot be held liable for any non-disclosure by either of the parties.

  6. Communication with the Firm

    All communications with C&A Friedlander Attorneys concerning the divorce must include both parties. If either party communicates with the firm without copying the other party, the communication may be forwarded to the other party. The parties should therefore have no expectation that communications concerning the divorce will be confidential as between them.

  7. Disagreement or Negotiations

    The package does not include mediation, negotiation or the resolution of disputes between the parties. If a disagreement arises regarding the terms of the settlement, or further negotiations are required, that work falls outside the scope of the package.

  8. Additional Work and Fees

    Any legal advice, negotiations, additional consultations, substantial amendments to documents, or other work requested or required outside the scope of the package will be charged separately at the applicable hourly rate of the attorney or staff member performing the work. These fees are payable in addition to the package fee.

  9. If the Divorce Becomes Opposed

    If the divorce becomes opposed or contentious, or negotiations between the parties break down, the matter will no longer qualify for the All-Inclusive Unopposed Divorce Package. Due to the nature of the firm's mandate, C&A Friedlander Attorneys will withdraw from the matter and will not represent either party in the resulting dispute or opposed divorce proceedings. Each party will then be required to obtain independent legal representation.

  10. Counsel's Appearance Included

    The package fee includes the cost of counsel instructed by C&A Friedlander Attorneys to appear at the hearing of the unopposed divorce, where counsel's appearance is required.

  11. Sheriff's Fees and Other Disbursements

    The package fee does not include the Sheriff's fees for service of process. These fees will be recovered separately from the client/s. Unless expressly stated otherwise in the quotation, any exceptional third-party disbursements or expenses falling outside the ordinary scope of the package will also be payable separately.

  12. Client Onboarding and FICA

    Before the consultation is scheduled or any documents are drafted, the parties must complete the firm's required client onboarding documentation, provide all documents and information required for FICA and other compliance purposes, and pay the required deposit.

  13. Payment Terms

    A deposit equal to 50% of the package fee is payable before the consultation will be scheduled and drafting will commence. The remaining 50% must be paid in full before the divorce is set down for hearing.

  14. Co-operation by Both Parties

    The package is based on both parties co-operating fully and timeously with the process, including providing requested information and documentation, reviewing and signing documents, and complying with procedural requirements. Material delays or additional work caused by a party's failure to co-operate may fall outside the scope of the package and may result in additional fees.

  15. Court and Third-Party Processes

    C&A Friedlander Attorneys cannot guarantee the date on which the divorce will be heard or finalised. Court availability, Sheriff's service, Family Advocate processes (where applicable), and other third-party or administrative processes are outside the firm's control.

  16. Court Approval

    The parties acknowledge that the granting of the divorce and the incorporation of any settlement agreement and/or parenting plan into the divorce order remain subject to the requirements and approval of the Court. Where minor children are involved, additional requirements or recommendations of the Office of the Family Advocate may apply.

  17. Scope of the Package

    The package applies only for so long as the matter remains an unopposed divorce, capable of being dealt with within the ordinary scope of this service. Any services falling outside that scope will be discussed with the parties and, where applicable, charged separately.

I have read through the terms and conditions and I agree to them:

Personal information of parties

Plaintiff (person instituting the divorce)
Plaintiff (person instituting the divorce)
Defendant (Spouse)
Defendant (Spouse)
Spouse Residential Address

Minor Child/Children's Details

Maximum file size: 5MB

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Details regarding marriage

Maximum file size: 33.55MB

Division of joint estate

Settlement

Breakdown of the marriage

Reasons for the breakdown of the marriage (please select the appropriate option/options)

Proprietary consequences of the marriage

Assets

It is important that you have disclosed your assets to one another.

Maximum file size: 33.33MB

Movable property must be dealt with in the settlement agreement

Please complete the following sections, which set out the agreement you have reached in respect of the movable items.

Please Select Movable Items

Please provide us with details of the motor vehicles you and/or your spouse own. We need the model, make, who owns the motor vehicle, and who will own the motor vehicle after divorce.

Vehicles

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Furniture, jewellery, personal items, art, tools, collectables etc

Unless an agreement has been reached that each party retains the movable and personal items currently in his/her possession as his/her sole property, please explain how you would like to deal with the movable items in the matrimonial home. If there is an extensive list of assets to be divided, please e-mail the list and how it should be divided to familylaw@caf.co.za.

Pension funds, investments, policies or shares

Unless an agreement has been reached that each party retains the pension interest, investment, policies or shares registered in his/her name, please explain how you have agreed to divide these assets.

If there are any pension interests (pensions or retirement annuities) to be divided between the parties, please upload the latest pension statement in respect of each pension interest here.

Maximum file size: 33.55MB

Liabilities

It is important that you have disclosed your debts and liabilities to each other and that you have reached agreement on how the debts will be dealt with.

Unless agreement has been reached that each party will remain liable for any debts incurred by him/her, please explain how you have agreed to deal with the debts and liabilities, including the nature of the debt, outstanding balance, and who will be liable for such debt.

If there are any Trusts or other entities that must be dealt with (companies, close corporations, etc)

Maintenance in respect of the parties (Spousal)

Please make sure you have considered the family’s reasonable expenses (budget) and the parties’ income when agreeing to maintenance.

If no, please provide details of the duration and extent of maintenance agreed upon, by answering the following:
In terms of cash payments, how much will be paid in respect of spousal maintenance and how often will payments be made (monthly, weekly, yearly)?
Will any additional expenses be paid directly to the service providers? If so, select the relevant expense/s or insert additional expenses:

Maintenance in respect of the minor child/ren

Living expenses, including accommodation

Unless it is agreed that each party will cover the costs of the child/ren’s living expenses while in his/her care, please explain who will be paying whom a cash contribution, how often (weekly, monthly, yearly), and how much?

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Educational expenses

How have you agreed to deal with additional educational expenses, such as school clothes, extra murals, stationery, camps and outings, extra lessons, etc.

Medical expenses
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Where minor children are involved, it is best to draft a separate parenting plan, which sets out in detail how the parties' parental responsibilities and rights will be regulated.

Care and Contact

During term time
During term time, how will contact be split if the children primarily live with one parent?
How will contact be split if a shared residence arrangement is agreed to?
Do any of the parents live or work abroad?
School holidays
Special occasions
In certain instances, there may be more details required in the parenting plan. Please read through the following questions, and answer only if it applies to your family, so that the parenting plan can accurately provide for your family’s needs.
Does any child have special educational needs?
Does any child have chronic medical conditions or disabilities
Are either of the parties considering relocation (within South Africa or abroad) in the next 24 months
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