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How much does a Family lawyer cost?

  • R1500 – R4400/hour
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Deciding on a budget for your project can be quite difficult. It often requires insight into more than labour and material cost. The final price can also be affected by other factors, such as global and local economic conditions, market and seasonal trends, etc.

When preparing our annual Family lawyer cost guide, we consider all these factors to provide you a solid forecast of costs in the South African marketplace.


Family lawyer

  • R1300 – R3800/hour

Family lawyers handle a variety of legal issues within the realm of family law including marriage, civil unions, domestic partnerships, adoption, paternity, and guardianship. The cost often depends on the complexity of the case, the experience of the lawyer, and the duration of legal services required. Family lawyer costs range between R1300/hour and R3800/hour with an average of R2500/hour.

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Divorce lawyer

  • R1500 – R4400/hour

Divorce lawyers specialize in issues around the legal termination of a marriage, including alimony, division of assets, and child support. The costs can vary significantly based on whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, the assets involved, and if there are complex custody issues. The average cost to hire a Divorce lawyer is R2800/hour, or typically between R1500/hour and R4400/hour.

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Child custody lawyer

  • R1300 – R4400/hour

Child custody lawyers focus on disputes or agreements regarding the guardianship of a child. These costs depend heavily on the dispute's complexity, whether the case settles out of court, and the lawyer’s expertise. For a Child custody lawyer, expect to pay between R1300/hour and R4400/hour.

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General practice lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durban
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents, Consultation, Representation in court

I have an accident claim thats currently pending,the person that smashed into my car is not taking responsibility of paying for the damages. The insurance claim requires a R excess fee to repair and also a case was opened immediately after the incident happened. It's been over a week now with no developments on fixing our car

Labour lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Welkom
  • What are you looking for?: Representation in court
  • Are you an employer or an employee?: An employee

The primary reason cited for my dismissal was the alleged absence of a document authorising my access to the clocking system. However, I did successfully clock in using the managerial clocking station, which clearly demonstrates that the authorising document did in fact exist and had been processed accordingly, as access to the system would not have been granted otherwise. Despite this, the commissioner overseeing the matter made intentional misrepresentations and failed to give due consideration to this crucial piece of evidence. These misrepresentations directly influenced the outcome of the proceedings and formed the basis upon which the commissioner upheld my dismissal. It is my considered view that the commissioner’s conduct displayed a clear bias and a disregard for material facts, thereby compromising the fairness and integrity of the proceedings.

Conveyancer (property lawyer)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Pretoria Central, Pretoria
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents, Consultation, Representation in court

I sold a piece of land for R through an agent in Vila Lisa, Ekurhuleni and immediately, the agent requested that I lend her the money to pay off school fees for her daughter which I did (This was on 20 January under the guise that the money will be paid back in two weeks from the date of landing the money) and paid directly into the schools account the sum of R rands. The remainder is still with the agent which am told I am not going to get it due to the property has not yet been approved by the municipality, that they have lodged but failed three time. Please note that I have given the agent everything including the title deed which I think I am now being scammed. To this day, I have not received my money nor that I have no property or the piece of land. I don't need their money anymore but my land as this has gone for over 6 months from being sent from pillar to post.

Conveyancer (property lawyer)

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Midrand
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents

I intend to sell my small holding property in Midrand (Greater Kyalami) I have a potential buyer who is going to give me an Offer to Purchase. I need guidance/help with all the paperwork. Please provide me with an offer for all of these jobs and instructions on the certificates I need to obtain.

Labour lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Tshwane
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents, Consultation, Representation in court
  • Are you an employer or an employee?: An employee

I am employed on fixed terms contracts since and my contract was renewed twice in and . The contract is ending in August and i reasobly expected the employer to renew it and has since advertised my post. But the employer didn't. In that regards, the employee dismissed me in terms of section (1)(b) of the Labour Relations Act. I will be referring unfair dismissal to bargaining council. Since the dispute at bargaining council will not be resolved before my contracts expire, i would like to approach the Labour Court for an order in terms of section (1)(a)(i)-(ii) to have the contract extended and employer interdicted pending finalisation of the dispute. Kindly quote accordingly. I have attached three case laws and notes on prospects of success

General practice lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Roodepoort
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents

I was born on the 3rd of January and I have birth certificate, but it is the abridged version. I previously held a child passport, which has since expired. I have obtained school records and proof of residence to support my identity. Unfortunately I do not have any information or documentation regarding my parents. My Hanis has been verified and i have attached the relevant documentation. I am the applicant in this matter ,and I'm applying for Unabridged birth certificate and ID. I'm related to Cypran , who has confirmed our relationship. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I was registered with an abridged birth certificate, and I'm now seeking to obtain Unabridged birth certificate and ID. I would like this process to be to be expidited

General practice lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durbanville, Cape Town
  • What are you looking for?: Consultation

I live in the home my brothers were left by my mom when she died. I don't pay rent, I pay the rates and other bills for the house and do the repairs. The geyser is now faulty and I have been informed that there is no insurance on the house. I have now been told that I am responsible to pay for any damage that should be covered by the insurance. I do not think this is fair as I did not "break" it. thank you

Criminal defense lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Bethlehem
  • What are you looking for?: Consultation

I have a pending case of ,it's a drink and drive case so my case is still pending even now when I made a follow up with my investigating officer he told me the case if still pending because they are still waiting for the blood results from the laboratory, so it affects me when I'm looking for job

Labour lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Durban
  • What are you looking for?: Help with legal documents, Consultation, Representation in court
  • Are you an employer or an employee?: An employee

I was unfairly dismissed without getting a probationary period to prove myself at the job again and there are other staff who perform poorly on the job but nothing happens to them. l approached the CCMA and went to have a meeting with the company who offered me R to settle amd me being a family man i needed my job back. I do have the supporting documents with me and when I got fired it led to a stress related heart attack which landed me in hospital for 3 months so I could not attend the 2nd meeting. Now I am attending hospital every month for check ups and before all this I had no complications. So please help me I would really appreciate it as my family are having it financially difficult because of this.

General practice lawyer

  • City (or suburb) where you need the service: Kibler Park, Johannesburg South, Johannesburg
  • What are you looking for?: Consultation, Representation in court

This is a case of /21. The matter was with draw in court as the client made a fraud case. The car wasn't registered on his name and the car was no more in my possession as he refuse to send a proper and decent contract. So he tried to put me in jail Now 4 years later i recieved this letter attached.