Family Law

Overview

Family disputes carry a weight that ordinary litigation does not. The opposing party is someone you shared a life with, and the outcome shapes your children's future and your financial security. KMCA handles these matters with discretion and candour — telling you honestly what the law provides, and pursuing it without inflaming what is already painful.

We act in matters under the Marriage Act, the Matrimonial Property Act and the Children Act, before the Family Division of the High Court, Children's Courts and Magistrates' Courts.

What we handle

• Divorce & separationPetitions for dissolution of all forms of marriage, and judicial separation.
• Child custody, maintenance & guardianshipCustody and access arrangements, maintenance orders, and guardianship applications.
• Matrimonial propertyDivision of property acquired during marriage, and protection of assets pending determination.
• Prenuptial & cohabitation agreementsAgreements that define property rights clearly before or during a union.
• AdoptionGuidance through the legal adoption process before the High Court.
• Protection from domestic violenceUrgent protection orders under the Protection Against Domestic Violence Act.

Why clients choose KMCA

• Discretion as policy

  Your matter is handled by senior counsel directly, with strict confidentiality throughout.

• Children first, always

  Arrangements proposed and fought for with the child's welfare as the fixed point.

• Candour about outcomes

  Realistic advice on what a court is likely to order — before costs are incurred chasing more.