DIVORCE & FAMILY MEDIATION

A calmer way through divorce, for you and your children.

Simpler than court. Kinder than a fight. Smarter for your future.

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ABOUT BELINDA

Belinda (Rogel) de Klerk

ACCREDITED DIVORCE AND FAMILY MEDIATOR

Belinda is a non-practising admitted attorney with extensive experience in family law, trust management, estate planning and administration, and commercial legal drafting. She is an accredited Family and Divorce Mediator with the National Accreditation Board for Family Mediators (NABFAM) and an active professional member of the South African Association of Mediators (SAAM). Divorce isn’t just an emotional transition—it is a complete restructuring of your life, family, and finances. Belinda draws on extensive legal experience across family law, property, trusts, and estates to help you make sense of it all. She takes the stress out of sorting through complex financial, property, and co-parenting arrangements, guiding both sides through these intersecting realities to build clear, fair, and legally sound agreements that provide true certainty for the future. Belinda offers a calmer, more constructive alternative to traditional divorce litigation. Mediation provides a neutral, confidential environment in which couples can work through difficult issues, understand each other’s priorities, and develop practical solutions suited to their family’s circumstances. Her approach is not about determining who is right or wrong. It is about helping people move from conflict toward a workable agreement, while protecting what matters and creating a clear framework for the next chapter of their lives.

ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

Accredited Family & Divorce Mediator – NABFAM
Active Professional Member – SAAM
Non-Practising Admitted Attorney – High Court of South Africa

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

BJuris and LLB - University of Port Elizabeth
Certificate Course in Wills, Estates and Trusts – Law Society of South Africa (LSSA)
Certificate in International Trust Management – Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

CAREER

Role	Company	Core Expertise & Focus
Director	CA Trust Company	Corporate legal matters, estate planning and trusts, wills, deceased estates, and legal drafting.
Legal Advisor	Ernst & Young	Corporate legal matters, company secretarial work, estate planning, and trusts.
Attorney	Legal Aid Board	Civil, criminal, and family law litigation, with particular exposure to matters involving children’s rights.
Candidate Attorney	Kaplan Blumberg Friedman Scheckter	Civil, commercial, and family law litigation, legal drafting, research, and court appearances.

THE MEDIATOR'S ROLE

As a mediator, Belinda facilitates the negotiation process rather than making decisions for either party or providing one party with individual legal advice. Her role is to remain neutral, help identify the issues that need to be resolved, encourage constructive communication, and assist both parties in exploring practical options for agreement.

Where appropriate, both parties are encouraged to obtain independent legal and financial advice so that they fully understand their rights, obligations, and the implications of any agreement before it is concluded.

HOW MEDIATION WORKS

Resolving family change

Resolving family change shouldn't mean entering an adversarial court battle. Mediation offers a calmer way through divorce for you and your children—helping couples transform complex financial, property, and co-parenting decisions into clear, legally sound agreements ready for formal court approval.

Simpler than court

Bypass aggressive positioning through guided, step-by-step conversations that remove the unnecessary stress of divorce.

Kinder than a fight

Protect your family’s emotional well-being and safeguard your children in a calm, private space designed to lower tension and prevent ongoing conflict.

Smarter for your future

Keep full control of your life by resolving every detail in weeks rather than years, at a fraction of the cost of traditional court disputes.

THE PATH TO MUTUAL AGREEMENT

A structured, calm alternative to court. Both of you get equal, uninterrupted time to speak.

1. Initial Intake:	You both formally appoint the mediator and complete initial administrative steps via email—receiving, reviewing, and signing the Agreement to Mediate before your first session.
2. First Session:	Together with the mediator, you will review the agreement, set ground rules, and outline both agreed items and unresolved issues.
3. Guided Sessions:	Structured joint meetings keep conversations on track as you resolve parenting plans, financial divisions, and practical interim arrangements.
4. Exploring Options:	Work through disagreements methodically to create fair, tailored solutions, focusing on constructive progress rather than past grievances.
5. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):	Your agreed terms are drafted into a formal MOU and Parenting Plan, providing your legal representative with complete clarity to guide your agreement through court ratification to finalisation.

Service Offerings & Fee Schedule

We offer a range of structured packages designed to be accessible to the everyday individual while reflecting our high standard of professional excellence. Our goal is to provide you with clear cost certainty so you can focus on the future rather than the expense.

Voluntary Divorce

For couples who agree on the basics and want a private, amicable resolution without lawyers.

Co-Parents and Maintenance

For couples who need clarity on parenting arrangements and financial support.

Gauteng Rule 41A Mediation

A requirement in the Gauteng Division of the High Court where parties attempt mediation before their case can proceed to a trial date.

Category 1: Voluntary Divorce Mediation

Service Item	Total Fee	Cost Per Person	Value / Strategic Protection
File Admin & Intake	R500	R250	Setup & WhatsApp monitoring.
Standard Mediation	R1,200/hr	R600/hr	Professional neutral facilitation.
Pleadings & FDF Review	R1,500	R750	Only if necessary: High-level review.
Trust & Business Review	R1,500/hr	R750/hr	Only if necessary: Complex structures.
Memorandum (MOU)	R2,000	R1,000	If successful: Drafting.
Divorce Basic Package	R5,000	R2,500	Intake + 5 Sessions (Excl. MOU).

Category 2: Co-Parenting & Maintenance

Service Item	Total Fee	Cost Per Person	Value / Strategic Protection
File Admin & Intake	R500	R250	Setup & WhatsApp monitoring.
Standard Mediation	R1,200/hr	R600/hr	Focus on Best Interests of the Child.
Maintenance Review	R1,200/hr	R600/hr	Only if necessary: Maintenance review.
Drafting Parenting Plan	R3,000	R1,500	Drafting bespoke Parenting Plans.
Co-Parenting Package	R10,000	R5,000	Intake + 10 Sessions (Excl. Parenting Plan).

Category 3: Gauteng Mandatory Rule 41A Compliance

Service Item	Total Fee	Cost Per Person	Value / Strategic Protection
File Admin & Intake	R1,500	R750	Attorney correspondence, Setup & WhatsApp monitoring.
Standard Mediation	R1,500/hr	R750/hr	Mandatory jurisdictional stress-test.
Pleadings & FDF Review	R1,500	R750	High-level review.
Trust & Business Review	R1,500/hr	R750/hr	Only if necessary: Complex structures.
Compliance Drafting	R1,500	R750	Mediator's Report and Joint Minute.
Memorandum (MOU)	R2,000	R1,000	If successful: Drafting.
Gauteng Package	R10,000	R5,000	Intake + 5 Sessions + All mandatory filings (Excl. MOU).

REMOTE MEDIATION

Mediation anywhere, anytime

How online sessions work

Online mediation offers a modern, accessible approach to dispute resolution, allowing parties across South Africa to resolve conflicts efficiently without the burden of travel or high litigious costs. All mediation sessions are conducted online via Zoom, providing a secure, private, and convenient environment. Each session is 60 minutes. You can join from home, your office, or anywhere with a stable internet.

Why online works for mediation

Geographic Flexibility: Connect with Belinda from anywhere in South Africa, eliminating location constraints and travel time.
Neutral & Safe Environment: Joining from a familiar space reduces emotional friction and high-pressure dynamics, fostering open and productive conversations on your terms.
Cost & Time Efficiency: Eliminates commuting, parking, and travel overheads, allowing sessions to focus strictly on resolving issues.
Convenience: Easily schedule sessions around your busy life from the comfort of your home or office.

Technical requirements

A computer, tablet, or smartphone with a camera and microphone. Reliable internet. A quiet, private space where you won't be interrupted.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Real outcomes, real relief

Belinda provided a calm, neutral space when we needed it most. Instead of an aggressive court battle, she helped us focus entirely on our children’s future, turning a highly stressful situation into a respectful, structured path forward.

After watching friends spend hundreds of thousands on litigation, we chose mediation with Belinda. We resolved our property division and maintenance terms in a matter of weeks at a fraction of the cost, completely under our own control.

As a non-practising attorney, Belinda's legal insight gave us immense confidence. She structured our parenting plan and Memorandum of Understanding with absolute clarity, making the final court ratification simple and stress-free.

Being able to attend our mediation sessions online via Zoom from our own separate, familiar spaces made a massive difference. Belinda managed the entire online process seamlessly, professionally, and with complete confidentiality.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions we hear often

Is mediation legally binding?

Yes. Your agreement becomes a binding court order once signed and filed. It is legally enforceable, just like a contested judgment, but you have built it together.

Do I need a lawyer?

Not required. Some couples have their lawyer review the final agreement before signing. Mediation is designed so you do not need lawyer fees for the negotiation itself.

How long does mediation take?

Most voluntary divorces complete in six to eight weeks. Co-parenting mediation usually takes twelve to sixteen weeks. Rule 41A cases fit the court timeline. Mediation is typically faster than litigation.

What if we disagree on everything?

That is normal at the start. Mediation helps you find common ground. If it stalls, you are free to stop. Nothing is binding until you both sign the final agreement.

What about complex assets or businesses?

Complex structures can be reviewed and valued with expert input. Belinda charges hourly for those deep dives, only when needed.

Is mediation confidential?

Yes. Everything discussed in mediation is confidential. It cannot be used as evidence in court if mediation breaks down.

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