Divorce Mediation Randburg – Affordable, Professional Family Law Solutions

Welcome, my name is Nicki Macartney, and I am an experienced Divorce & Family Law Practitioner and founder of Van Rooyen Attorneys & Divorce Mediation Randburg based in Ferndale, Randburg.

I was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 2002 and attended Family Mediation training with the Institute of Family Mediators in 2015, believing wholeheartedly that there has to be a better way for spouses to separate and to minimise the damage caused to the children in the process.

I pride myself on providing exceptional professional, yet personal service to my clients. You will not be treated as just another file in my office. When it comes to divorce, I understand that most couples would prefer to avoid the adversarial court process and for that purpose I also offer a mediation service to my clients who are not 100% on the same page at the outset.

I appreciate that spouses are concerned about escalating legal fees in an already difficult time in their lives, and therefore I offer a range of competitive fixed-price services and hourly rates services and ensure that costs are kept to a minimum and that the client always knows what to expect in terms of fees, moving forward.

If, however litigation is inevitable, I am equipped to deal with such adversarial divorces. My aim will always be to act in the best interest of my client and more specifically the children and will always attempt to settle the matter before lunging forward, headfirst into the adversarial process.

 

If you are looking for a divorce attorney who also offers professional mediation services, you have come to the right place. My goal is to help you, your spouse, and your children transition with dignity, care, and as little emotional damage as possible.

Why Choose Divorce Mediation?

Divorce is never easy, but mediation offers an affordable alternative to litigation. Instead of escalating conflict, mediation helps couples:

  • Reach mutually acceptable agreements,
  • Save on legal costs,
  • Protect children from unnecessary emotional harm, and
  • Move forward with a sustainable co-parenting framework.

I am committed to offering affordable divorce mediation services in Randburg as well as virtually anywhere in South Africa while focusing on the best interests of your family.

Full Legal & Mediation Services

As both a family law attorney and mediator, I offer a complete divorce service from start to finish. You will only deal with one professional throughout:

  • Initial mediation sessions,
  • Drafting of the divorce settlement agreement,
  • Representation in court on your final divorce date.

This all-in-one approach ensures continuity, reduces stress, and saves time – making me one of the few divorce lawyers in Randburg able to combine legal expertise with mediation skills.

Parenting Plans – Children’s Act South Africa

For both divorcing and unmarried parents, a parenting plan is essential. In terms of the Children’s Act (South Africa), co-holders of parental rights must attempt to resolve disputes through a parenting plan before approaching the court.

A well-structured parenting plan will:

  • Set out each parent’s rights and responsibilities,
  • Provide clarity on schooling, medical care, and living arrangements,
  • Anticipate and resolve potential disputes before they escalate.

Parenting plans can be:

  • Registered with the Family Advocate’s Office,
  • Made a court order together with a divorce settlement,
  • Compiled even if the parents are not married.

This process ensures that children remain the central focus and that both parents’ duties are clearly defined and enforceable.

Benefits of Divorce Mediation

Choosing mediation over litigation ensures:

Divorce Litigation Services

Although mediation is always encouraged, some divorces require court proceedings. As a divorce & family law attorney in Randburg, I am fully equipped to represent you in litigated divorces where necessary.