Maintenance and Financial Mediation South Africa.
Resolve Maintenance and Financial Disputes with Fairness, Clarity, and Legal Precision
Disputes about child maintenance, spousal support, or division of assets can quickly escalate into lengthy and expensive court battles. At Vermeulen Attorneys, we offer maintenance and financial mediation services to help parties reach transparent, realistic, and sustainable agreements without litigation.
We assist clients across South Africa, offering in-person sessions in Roodepoort and Ballito, as well as online maintenance mediation for clients anywhere in the country.
What Can Be Resolved in Maintenance Mediation?
We assist parties to reach agreement on a range of financial matters, including:
- Child maintenance contributions
- Spousal maintenance (rehabilitative or long-term)
- Medical aid and school fee responsibilities
- Lump sum or structured payments
- Post-divorce maintenance variations
- Division of assets and liabilities
- Enforcement or revision of existing agreements
Whether maintenance forms part of a divorce settlement or arises after divorce, mediation provides a structured, low-conflict space to negotiate outcomes that work.
Ensuring Accuracy and Fairness in Financial Agreements
At Vermeulen Attorneys, we recognise that financial fairness starts with financial clarity. We work closely with our network of trusted chartered accountants to assist in:
- Performing maintenance calculations based on actual income and reasonable expenses
- Conducting asset evaluations for complex estates or jointly owned assets
- Creating transparent, data-driven starting points for negotiation
Where appropriate, we may also involve tax advisors or actuaries to assist in high-value or complex financial settlements.
Legal Framework for Maintenance and Financial Issues
Our mediators are well-versed in the legal principles governing maintenance and asset division, including:
- Section 7(2) of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979
- Rule 43 / Rule 58
- The Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984
- The Maintenance Act 99 of 1998
- Relevant case law and tax considerations
This ensures that every mediated agreement aligns with the law and can be submitted to court where necessary.
The Maintenance Mediation Process
While each matter is different, mediation is a flexible and adaptive process guided by the needs of the parties. In most cases, the process will follow these general steps:
- Agreement to Mediate: The parties jointly appoint an attorney-mediator from Vermeulen Attorneys as mediator by signing a formal agreement.
- Financial Disclosure and Preparation: Parties complete an intake form and provide relevant documents (e.g. bank statements, income records, expense summaries).
- Individual Sessions: Each party meets privately with the mediator to clarify goals and concerns.
- Joint Mediation Session: A structured discussion is facilitated to explore settlement options and resolve outstanding issues.
- Drafting the Agreement: Once consensus is reached, a Memorandum of Understanding or Divorce Settlement Agreement is prepared — ready to be submitted to court for endorsement if needed.
Serving Clients in Roodepoort, Ballito, and Online
- Maintenance Mediation Roodepoort – Easily accessible for clients across Johannesburg West
- Maintenance Mediation Ballito – Conveniently located at Ballito Junction for North Coast clients
- Online Maintenance Mediation South Africa – Available to all parties via secure video conferencing
Book a Maintenance Mediation Consultation
If you are dealing with a maintenance dispute, seeking to adjust an existing agreement, or navigating financial negotiations in a divorce, we can help you find a way forward that is both fair and enforceable.
Contact Vermeulen Attorneys today to schedule your financial mediation consultation.
