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Why Mediation

Mediation is at least 70% less expensive than litigation, quicker and less traumatic.

  • Mediation is always voluntary for the parties and they can at any time leave the negotiations.
  • In mediation confidentiality is respected.
  • Mediator is neutral and impartial.
  • Mediator does not offer any legal advice.
  • Mediator presides over the negotiations

Types of Mediation

The mediation includes disputes relating to all personal relationships between parties, including with reference to:

  • a marriage (civil and/or religious);
  • a Customary Union; and
  • a Partnership Agreement governing a personal relationship;
  • parties cohabiting

Which Situations Are Suited To Mediation?

  • Any situation where the parties need to have a relationship in the future.
  • Situations where children are involved.
  • Situations where people have difficulty settling differences between themselves.
  • Situations where big decisions are required in a relatively short period of time.

Advantages Of Mediation

  • It is voluntary
  • Joint decisions are made on issues relating to;
    • the children;
    • custody and access;
    • finances;
  • Expensive litigation is avoided
  • The emotional stress of divorce is minimized
  • Conflict is reduced by parties working together

Mediation is a process where people appoint a third party to help them resolve disputes between themselves: Mediation is not a court hearing. The mediator is not a judge. Mediation is not counseling or therapy.

What Gets Discussed In Mediation

All matters pertaining to divorce; eg, Division of Assets, Maintenance, and Parenting Plans (how each parent is going to exercise their respective responsibilities and rights in respect of minor children).
Any other problems the parties may be having regarding divorce may also be discussed and resolved.

The Mediation Process

The mediation process takes between 3 & 5 sessions of 60 minutes each.

At the end of the mediation process I will provide the parties with a Settlement Agreement. This document details all the points of agreement reached during the mediation process.

Parenting Plans are drafted where there are minor children involved. In the case of divorce this is an annexure to the Settlement Agreement.

Where the couple were unwed, Parenting Plans are drafted on their own.

Where the couple were unwed and require a Settlement Agreement, this is also prepared.

The mediation includes disputes relating to all personal relationships between parties, including with reference to:

  • a marriage (civil and/or religious);
  • a Customary Union; and
  • a Partnership Agreement governing a personal relationship;
  • parties cohabiting
  • Separation Mediation

POST DIVORCE AND FAMILY MEDIATION SERVICES OFFERED

 

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Divorce Mediations is proudly on the Panel of Mediators of the Arbitration Foundation of South Africa (AFSA).
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Chantal Kur of Divorce Mediations is proud to be an accredited Mediator with the Legal Aid Board of South Africa.
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Chantal Kur of Divorce Mediations is proudly an accredited Mediator with The South African Association of Mediators (SAAM).

Chantal Kur is a Certified International Mediator and as such is registered on the ADR International Register.

Testimonials

Dear Chantal, Just wanted to let you know that everything went very smoothly in court today, and the judge ordered the decree of divorce with no hesitation. He seemed to be suitably impressed with the paperwork, which was all in order, unlike the advocates who were representing other clients before my case was called up. I was so impressed that he did not find fault in our settlement agreement that you drew up. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being an outstanding med…
Morning Chantal LETTER OF APPRECIATION Not too sure where to start or how to put this into words but I would just like to express my gratitude for your support and assistance with regards to the mediation between myself and Sha. As you know I applied for divorce in 2011 and have changed legal representation twice since then and was still not able to assist with getting our matter finalized. I contacted you in November 2013 and myself and Sha met with you we had a follow up session and t…
Hi Chantal, I got my divorce decree today. Thanks so much for your patience and making that go away so quickly. I am very grateful and happy about the way things turn out and I enjoyed meeting with you. Keep up the good work cause you are the best! May God bless you more, K. Tsie – Nov. 2013
Chantal is a very pleasant and friendly person. She immediately laid down the rules of mediation and made it very clear that there is no point in fighting and arguing as we have kids and will most likely be joined at the hip for years to come. As our kids are the most important aspect of our lives, we have decided to be amicable about our divorce. Chantal has removed the pain and hassle factor by streamlining a parenting plan, which will suit all concerned. We have had two mediation sessions …
Dear Chantal, I would like to thank you for the professional, peaceful manner in which you assisted me with my divorce. Mediation is most certainly the less stressful option to pursue with a situation that is always emotional and potentially volatile. With your steady hand and fair approach, we got through our agreement negotiations with only the minimum of stress. In addition, you might like to know that I followed your clear, concise instructions regarding the filing of paperwork at the cou…
Hi Chantal,
 
I’d thought I write out something personal to you to thank you.
 
Thank you for being my strength when I felt so incredibly fragile. Thank you for pointing out the way for me when I just did not know where to turn. But mostly, thank you for nudging and pushing me to the place that I was afraid to go. I will never forget your words to me  – that I can re-create my life. This has re-awakened something powerful in me that I’ve somehow lost over the years.
Thank you for genero…
Hi Chantal Thank you very much for your help in facilitating our divorce. I really appreciate your impartiality and you professionalism in handling our divorce process. Thank you Kind Regards Kenneth August 2017
Selfless beyond the call of duty Divorce can be as bad as death, disability and destitution. One is never prepared for the extreme emotional turmoil and triggers. But through the tumult, if one feels supported and heard and seen, one can find resolve.  Chantal Kur at Divorce Mediations is just that support. She sees things as they are, she  keeps things  real. She gIves of herself and her gifts in mediation far beyond the cash value that she charges.  And that is her greatest asset.  …
I don’t actually know how to put the experience I have had with Chantal Kur and her company Divorce Mediations into words that truly describe the professionalism and service she delivers with such ease and absolute grace. No divorce is pleasant but she made us feel so comfortable and explained everything in such detail that we walked out of her office knowing we have made the right decision for our beautiful daughter. At no stage do you feel rushed, unsure or insecure about anything – sh…
Dear Chantal, Thank you for your assistance in previously reaching a settlement. I thank God for this process and service you offer. However I pray to God that less and less couples do not have to get to this level (I hope you hear my heart).I do not wish any couple to separate. Your service has however made the process, respectable and manageable. Again I thank you. Regards, Tshepo M – Nov 2015

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