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The Definitive Guide For Attorneys In South Africa
One of the top divorce attorneys in Port Elizabeth. Our objective is to establish a long-term relationship with our clients through results, good communication, cost consciousness as well as cost effectiveness.
At Tim van Rooyen & Associates, we provide expert, results-driven legal representation tailored to protect what matters most to you. Based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and backed by over 15 years of dedicated practice, we are recognised specialists in Family Law and masters of Property Law and Conveyancing. We understand that navigating a complex divorce, securing child maintenance, or transferring a family home are milestone life events that require more than just legal paperwork—they require a strategic partner who truly understands the human side of the law.
Our objective is to establish long-term, trusted relationships with our clients built on clear communication, cost-conscious strategies, and uncompromising efficiency. Whether we are facilitating a calm, pragmatic mediation to preserve your peace of mind, executing seamless real estate transactions, or fiercely advocating for your rights in contested courtroom litigation, our focus remains absolute: to achieve fair, workable outcomes quickly so you can move forward with confidence.
Expertise / Legal Services
Divorce & Family Law: Compassionate Counsel, Strategic Resolution
When a marriage ends, it is not just paperwork on the line—it is your future, your children, and your peace of mind. As family law specialists with over 15 years of practice, we understand the human side of separation just as much as the legal complexities. Whether you require calm, pragmatic mediation to retain control over your family's outcomes without the delay of court, or fierce, skilled advocacy in contested litigation, our Gqeberha-based team provides clear, honest advice. We expertly manage the entire process, including the division of joint estates, complex international divorces, and sensitive child care and contact arrangements, striving to conclude your matter efficiently so you can move forward with confidence.
Maintenance & Child Support: Securing Sustainable Futures
Ensuring fair and sustainable financial support for children and dependents requires a delicate balance of compassion and uncompromising professionalism. Led by dedicated experts like Hayley Smith, we fiercely advocate for your family's best interests in all child and spousal maintenance disputes. From initiating new claims and negotiating practical agreements to the strict enforcement and variation of existing court orders, we provide the steadfast legal support necessary to protect your family's long-term financial well-being.
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements: Proactive Asset Protection
Marriage is a milestone life event, and securing it with a solid legal foundation is the smartest way to plan for your future together. We assist couples in drafting comprehensive Antenuptial Contracts (ANCs), ensuring you enter your marriage out of community of property. This vital legal step protects both parties from future creditors and secures your hard-earned assets, providing absolute clarity and mutual peace of mind.
Property & Conveyancing: Masterful Real Estate Transfers
Protecting your family extends to securing your most valuable assets. As masters of property law, we provide highly efficient, legally watertight conveyancing services to ensure your real estate transactions are handled with absolute precision. We specifically assist with the complex conveyancing of property during divorce proceedings, alongside managing standard family home acquisitions and sales, ensuring the legal transfer process is perfectly executed from start to finish.
Correspondent Services: Uncompromising Local Support
Uniquely situated directly opposite the High Court of Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) and within a 5km radius of the Magistrates Court, we are perfectly positioned to execute all localised correspondent work. We promise out-of-jurisdiction attorneys uncompromising attention to detail, highly efficient reporting, and strict adherence to the applicable party-to-party court tariffs, ensuring your clients never have to compromise on the level of service they expect.
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8am – 4:30pm
Fridays: 8am – 2pm
Weekends: Closed
Firm Profile last updated: 17 April 2026
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