Michael has considerable experience in divorce cases. Divorce law is relatively simple (to attorneys anyway!), but what is important is strategy. Our approach to these matters is to try, where possible, to settle these matters as amicably and cost effectively as possible in relation to the result we help you achieve. Legal costs vary depending on the complexity of a matter, and how much work needs be done by the attorneys - so you can get them down by agreeing on as much as possible between yourselves. What you can't agree on can be resolved with the help of your attorney - and often a short consultation with an attorney can help you narrow down the issues and decide on the route you wish to follow.
A divorce can cost from as little as R4000 for a simple, uncontested divorce (obviously dependant on the time involved as attorneys charge on a time basis for these matters) from start to finish and can be finalized in a few weeks. Make an appointment to see Michael at our Rosebank offices by calling Elaine Austin at (011) 788-7273 - a deposit of R3000 is required.
In handling matters, we do our best to try and approach each matter from a point of view of getting you the best result - while keeping costs in mind. Big matters, where more assets are at stake, undoubtedly cost more - and of course have better results, but we'll advise you as to the best way to proceed and make sure that ultimately your rights are protected. A divorce poorly handled, and without proper strategy and advice, will cost you far more than just legal fees! Even more expensive generally is handling your divorce yourself. An error in a contract can cost you tens of thousands over the years, if not a whole lot more.
More complex matters are generally about a search for money - and its something we are particularly experienced in. So whether its a simple, uncontested matter - or one where your spouse has assets hidden in various structures and financial institutions, we are able to assist.
When the going gets tough, the spouse gets going. Marriages are increasingly becoming a casualty of the recession, with the number of clients filing for divorce showing a significant rise, reports attorney Michael de Broglio.
Sometimes you have to be ready to fight and in this case we excelled by obtaining a R2 million divorce settlement for a client, after she had initially been offered only a fifth of that amount by her former spouse’s legal counsel while represented by other attorneys.
