Family Law Team

Our team of professional family law specialists is dedicated to providing personalised, high-quality, and ethical legal services. We understand that family law matters are sensitive and unique for each client. Therefore, we strive to ensure that we comprehend each client's needs and provide tailor-made solutions and advice that best suit their situation.

Our expertise includes dispute resolution and mediation in various courts, including the Children’s Court, Maintenance Court, Domestic Violence Court, Magistrates' Court, Regional Court, and High Court.

Our approach balances compassionate client service with an unwavering commitment to efficiency, empathy, and dignity.

Services offered:

  • Assistance in reaching amicable settlements through negotiation and support
  • Divorces (contested and uncontested)
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Co-habitation Agreements
  • Mediation in Family Law Disputes
  • Parenting Plans
  • Acquiring parental responsibilities and rights for interested parties
  • Children’s Court and High Court Proceedings
  • Maintenance - Child Maintenance and Spousal Maintenance
  • Protection Orders
  • Urgent Application
  • Applications for the change of matrimonial property regimes
  • Applications for the appointment of a curator bonis

Client Testimonials

I cannot express enough gratitude for the outstanding legal support I received from Ilze Strydom during my divorce. From our first consultation, she demonstrated a deep understanding of family law, providing clear and comprehensive advice that eased my stress during this challenging time. Ilze was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly compassionate. Her empathetic approach helped me navigate the emotional challenges of divorce, consistently taking the time to listen and address my concerns with patience. Throughout the process, she was highly professional and dedicated to achieving the best possible outcome. She kept me informed at every step and worked tirelessly to secure a fair settlement. Thanks to Ilze for her expertise and support, I felt confident and empowered. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of family law assistance. Thank you for your outstanding work and support.

Anonymous

Your commitment and dedication to ensuring client satisfaction guarantee that we will market your professional services to others. We will definitely be using only your legal services at PH Attorneys in the future.

Anonymous

The service and support I received from Ilze Strydom and her team is beyond what I am used to. You always assisted me, sometimes even late at night or very early in the morning. We cannot thank you enough for everything you did for us and for what your assistance has meant to us. We would not be where we are today without you. Every time I get upset or sad, I know I can just call you and everything will be taken care of. Thank you very much for who you are. We really appreciate it.

Anonymous

Key Contacts for Family Law

Key Contacts for Family Law

 

Chang-Lin Dirks

Associate

Chang-Lin is an Associate in the Family law Department of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Her primary focus and service... areas include, divorces, children’s matters, maintenance, domestic violence, cohabitation agreements, changes to marital property regimes and general advises on matrimonial property law as a tool in estate planning. Chang-Lin is also an admitted notary public and this adds immense value to her role as a family law advisor and particularly the role of marital property laws in well strategized estate planning. 

Bloemfontein
chang-lin@phinc.co.za
+27 51 400 4024
+27 51 400 4161
+27 81 449 5201
 

Zelnè du Toit

Attorney

Zelné is an Attorney in the Dispute Resolution Practice Group as part of our Family Law department. She strives to... assist her clients to the best of her ability, by understanding their needs and assisting them in attaining the most favourable outcome.

Bloemfontein
zelne@phinc.co.za
051 400 4038
082 443 3869

Chang-Lin Dirks

Associate

Chang-Lin is an Associate in the Family law Department of the Dispute Resolution Practice Group. Her primary focus and service... areas include, divorces, children’s matters, maintenance, domestic violence, cohabitation agreements, changes to marital property regimes and general advises on matrimonial property law as a tool in estate planning. Chang-Lin is also an admitted notary public and this adds immense value to her role as a family law advisor and particularly the role of marital property laws in well strategized estate planning. 

Bloemfontein
chang-lin@phinc.co.za
+27 51 400 4024
+27 51 400 4161
+27 81 449 5201

Zelnè du Toit

Attorney

Zelné is an Attorney in the Dispute Resolution Practice Group as part of our Family Law department. She strives to... assist her clients to the best of her ability, by understanding their needs and assisting them in attaining the most favourable outcome.

Bloemfontein
zelne@phinc.co.za
051 400 4038
082 443 3869