The SchoemanLaw Inc team

Multi-award-winning family law attorneys based in Paarl and Cape Town

Here to guide you through the complex and emotional nature of family law

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Empathetic, practical legal guidance

Navigating family law with empathy, clarity and strategic support

Family law can quickly become emotional, complex and stressful. Navigating family matters requires more than legal expertise; it demands empathy, clarity and strategic support. When family matters become complicated, the impact can extend far beyond the family itself — particularly when you own or work in a family business. A divorce, relationship breakdown, succession issue or dispute between family members can affect ownership, shares, management, income, assets and the future of the business.

These matters require more than simply addressing the immediate family-law issue. They require advice that considers both the family and the business. Whether or not a business is involved, our family law team offers comprehensive guidance tailored to South Africa's evolving legal landscape, helping to protect your rights and relationships with care and precision.

Understand the next step

We offer a free initial consultation before you commit

If you need a family lawyer, you are usually dealing with far more than paperwork. You need legal advice from someone who has helped people in similar situations work towards a favourable resolution. SchoemanLaw offers a free online consultation with an experienced family law attorney, so you can understand the right next step before deciding on your course of action.

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Hear from our clients

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“Nicolene has been extremely helpful, accommodating and empathetic. I am grateful for the wisdom, guidance and care given to each agreement. I highly recommend Nicolene and SchoemanLaw.”

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“Ross, what an amazing helpful person to have on your team. He is a very good ambassador for the company. Will highly recommend him. The ladies that do the call and follow up are also very friendly and helpful.”

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“Schoeman Law Inc was instrumental in helping us create a joint venture with an international firm. Their team was clear, concise, and guided us step by step through the entire process, making what could have been a complex matter feel manageable and well-structured.”

Comprehensive family law support

We provide expert legal services across all areas of family law, including:

  • Contested and uncontested divorces
  • Antenuptial and postnuptial contracts
  • Spousal maintenance
  • Child maintenance and maintenance court applications
  • Parental responsibilities and rights
  • Care and contact disputes
  • Relocation applications
  • Guardianship
  • Children's Court proceedings
  • Adoption
  • Surrogacy agreements and applications
  • Domestic violence and harassment
  • Protection orders
  • Enforcement and variation of court orders
  • Mediation and alternative dispute resolution
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Our process

A clear, supportive way forward

Start with a confidential online conversation about your family-law matter and the practical options available to you.

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Step 1

Simply book a free online consultation

Complete the simple form and book a free online consultation at a time that suits your schedule.

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Step 2

Meet with our expert family law attorney online

Meet online for a 30-minute consultation from the comfort of your home. We will explain the relevant information clearly and answer your questions as fully as possible.

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Step 3

We work towards a favourable result

Once you decide to move forward, we focus on your unique situation and provide the legal guidance and support you need throughout the process.

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Established legal expertise

Why clients trust SchoemanLaw Inc

  • Multi-award-winning law firm and legal practice
  • Over two decades of proven expertise
  • Over 115 Google reviews
  • Maximum 48-hour response time on all legal matters
  • Access to Lexi, our online chat assistant, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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