The divorce process
Understand the legal process, the documents required, where agreement exists and where issues remain contested.
When the relationship has broken down and formal divorce is being considered
Divorce & custody
Separation is a process.
Clarity helps.
Ben van der Berg’s current professional profile lists a specific focus on family law, divorce and custody. This page turns that focus into practical client guidance.
Common questions
What may need to be resolved?
Every family matter is different, but divorce and parenting disputes often involve several connected issues. The aim is to identify the right questions early rather than bury clients in legal terminology.
Custody & care
Questions about where children live, how decisions are made and how parenting responsibilities are structured.
When parents cannot agree on care arrangements
Access / contact
Legal guidance around contact with children and workable parenting arrangements.
When contact arrangements are disputed or unclear
Maintenance
Financial support obligations affecting children or family members.
When support must be established, enforced or reconsidered
Divorce mediation
A structured route to explore agreement on disputed issues where mediation is appropriate.
When both parties may benefit from a facilitated resolution process
Domestic violence
Legal guidance where safety concerns may require urgent protective steps.
When protection is more urgent than ordinary negotiation
Published specialist focus
Ben van der Berg.
Ben is currently listed as Director (Family Law Specialist), with 34 years of practice and a particular focus on divorce and custody.
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Bring the basics you have available: the broad history, any urgent dates, court papers if proceedings already exist, and the outcome you are trying to achieve. The firm can then advise what else is required.
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