Family issues involve intensely personal, frequently emotional, and legally complex problems. At  T Pfigu attorneys, our family law practice is dedicated to providing compassionate, yet firm legal assistance during some of life’s most trying situations.

Divorce

The dissolution of a marriage can be financially and emotionally costly, if not guided by the right legal counsel. To this end, we guide clients through contested and uncontested divorces with a watchful eye on efficiency and diplomacy. These entail processes such as preparing summonses, distribution of matrimonial assets, and securing fair maintenance, we aggressively fight for our client’s rights while promoting amicable settlements where applicable. Our objective is to secure a settlement that reasonably reflects our clients’ contribution, needs, long-term interests, and other factors as stipulated by law.

Pre-Nuptial Contracts and Pre-Marital Planning

With asset acquisition before marriage on the rise, prenuptial agreements are increasingly becoming an essential legal protection. Within our operating landscape, we offer assistance to couples in creating fair and legally binding agreements that clearly outline the conditions regarding property, inheritance, and financial responsibilities in case of divorce or death. Not only do these agreements diffuse potential future conflict, but they also ensure open communication and financial transparency from the start of a marital relationship.

Maintenance

Financial support following separation or divorce requires sensitive handling and a fair outcome. We represent applicants and respondents in maintenance cases, endeavouring to ensure that awards accurately reflect the genuine needs of dependants and the financial circumstances of both parties involved. Regardless of whether the case is for spousal or child maintenance, we argue for sustainable orders that reasonably balance responsibilities and capabilities, thereby ensuring compliance and promoting long-term stability.

Guardianship

Appointing or challenging legal guardianship involves consideration of the child’s welfare first and foremost. Offering legal advice to our valued clients on the legal procedures for the appointment of guardians, by family agreement or court application, so that those caring for the child have the requisite legal authority and capacity to make decisions that impact the child’s welfare, education, and health remains a key part of our services. Our advice is child-focused, legally thorough, and well-considered.

Custody

Custody battles may be particularly difficult for families. We provide strong, yet compassionate advocacy in custody arrangements, focusing on the best interests and stability of the child. Every custody arrangement we suggest or advocate is based on careful preparation, evidence-based argumentation, and a commitment to providing children with stable, secure, and loving living situations.

Access

Access rights are required to preserve parent-child relationships following separation or divorce. Our unwavering commitment is to offer assistance to parents in obtaining structured and reasonable access that preserves family relationships, while being sensitive to custodial arrangements. Whether through negotiation or court-determined process, we seek to have access timetables that are equitable, realistic, and enforceable, minimising conflict and placing the emotional welfare of the child at the top of the list.