DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS
At Naudé & Hough Attorneys we understand that going through a divorce is an extremely traumatic experience to all parties concerned, especially children. The longer a divorce takes to finalize the more the concerned parties suffer. We aim to achieve the best outcome for everybody concerned in the quickest time frame possible, without costing you a fortune.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS AND PARENTING PLANS
The hardest part of any divorce is to reach a settlement agreement that suits both parties, especially where minor children is involved and the Family advocate also needs to be consulted. We are well equipped and familiar in the drafting of settlement agreements that suits our clients wishes as well as the formal requirements of the Family advocate. Should you have minor children and your circumstances require it, we can also assist in the negotiation, drafting and registration of parenting plans. Also contact us should you require your existing settlement agreement to be amended.
WILLS AND TESTAMENTS
This is an often forgotten and pushed aside necessity. Not only is having a will essential but also, it is very important that your Will be revised on a regular basis to keep up-to-date with your changing circumstances. We offer advice on how best to handle an estate and draw up and revise Wills accordingly.
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS
By law all prenuptial agreements must be concluded before the marriage. We can draft and register your prenuptial agreement for you and also take care of all administrative tasks so that you can focus on your wedding. In the unfortunate event that you did not register your prenuptial agreement prior to the wedding ceremony we can also help you in registering your prenuptial agreement post wedding.
ADMINISTRATION OF DECEASED ESTATES
When a loved one pass away you are faced with the prospect of settling that person’s estate at a time when you are grieving, we can help with the process to alleviate the stress of managing a deceased estate.
CHILD MAINTENANCE
Should you experience any difficulty with your former spouse not paying his or her child maintenance as per your settlement agreement or maybe you need your settlement agreement to be amended. We can assist you therein.
OTHER FAMILY MATTERS
We can also assist you in all other family matters not specifically mentioned here, such as court applications for sole guardianship or a court application for parental rights and responsibilities in terms of the Children’s Act. These is but a few examples, many more exist and we can assist you therein.