Services - NF Maleka Attorneys

SERVICES OFFERED

From family law and international child matters to commercial litigation, corporate legal services, and estate administration, our attorneys are equipped to guide clients through both routine legal processes and complex disputes. We understand that legal challenges can be stressful, which is why we prioritise clear communication, efficient solutions, and strong representation when it matters most.

Whether you require legal advice, contract drafting, dispute resolution, or court representation, NF Maleka Attorneys is committed to protecting your rights and helping you achieve the best possible outcome.

Browse through our services, and contact us if require further information or book a consultation.

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Family Law & Children’s Matters

NF Maleka Attorneys provides compassionate, strategic legal support in all areas of family law and matters involving children. We understand that these cases often involve highly personal circumstances, and we approach every matter with sensitivity while protecting our clients’ rights and the best interests of the child. Our attorneys assist with disputes, divorce proceedings, maintenance matters, and parenting arrangements, offering both legal guidance and strong courtroom representation when required.

Our services include:

Care and contact disputes
Primary residence applications
Parental responsibilities and rights (assignment, restriction or termination)
Parenting plan drafting, negotiation and registration
Rights of unmarried parents
Relocation applications involving minor children
Consent for international travel with minor children
Co-parenting mediation
Representation in the Children’s Court, Magistrates’ Court and High Court

Child maintenance applications and enforcement
Spousal maintenance claims
Maintenance during divorce proceedings
Variation and enforcement of maintenance orders
Recovery of arrear maintenance
Uncontested and contested divorces
Divorce settlement negotiations
Divorces involving minor children
Domestic violence protection orders
Harassment protection orders
Urgent interdicts

International & Cross-Border Family Law

Family disputes that cross international borders require specialised legal knowledge and careful coordination between jurisdictions. NF Maleka Attorneys provides experienced legal assistance in complex cross-border family matters, working closely with international legal professionals and relevant authorities. Our team helps clients navigate international legal frameworks while protecting parental rights and the best interests of children involved in cross-border disputes.

Our services include:

Hague Convention child abduction matters
Urgent High Court return applications
Defence of international return applications
Liaison with the South African Central Authority
Liaison with foreign attorneys and courts

Relocation and emigration with minor children
Cross-border parenting plans
International divorce matters
International maintenance disputes

Civil & Commercial Litigation

NF Maleka Attorneys represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of civil and commercial disputes. Our attorneys provide strategic legal advice and strong representation to resolve conflicts efficiently, whether through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. We focus on protecting our clients’ legal rights and achieving practical outcomes in complex disputes.

Our services include:

Contractual disputes
Breach of contract claims
Commercial litigation
Urgent court applications
High Court and Magistrates’ Court litigation
Urgent interdicts
Damages claims

Defamation disputes
Rescission applications
Business and partnership disputes
Shareholder disputes
Property disputes
Estate and trust litigation

Debt & Credit Law

Our firm offers comprehensive legal services to assist individuals and businesses with debt recovery and credit-related disputes. We manage the entire legal process of recovering outstanding debts while ensuring compliance with South African credit legislation. Our attorneys also assist clients who require legal support to resolve debt review or consumer credit matters.

Our services include:

Debt collection services
Letters of demand
Issuing of summons
Default judgments
Warrants of execution
Emoluments attachment orders

Attachment of movable property
Judgment enforcement
Debt review upliftment applications
Removal of debt review listings
Consumer credit disputes

Contractual & Corporate Legal Services

NF Maleka Attorneys provides practical legal solutions to support businesses at every stage of their growth. From business formation to complex commercial agreements, our attorneys assist clients in establishing strong legal frameworks that protect their interests and reduce risk. We work closely with entrepreneurs, SMEs, and established companies to ensure their legal documentation and compliance structures are sound.

Our services include:

Business contracts
Service-level agreements
Shareholder agreements
Partnership agreements
Sale of business agreements
Employment-related agreements
Confidentiality agreements
Settlement agreements

Online business terms and conditions
Company formation and registration
SME legal compliance
Corporate governance advisory
Memorandum of Incorporation advisory
Contract enforcement
Legal risk advisory

Estates, Trusts & Deceased Estate Administration

NF Maleka Attorneys provides comprehensive estate planning and estate administration services to help individuals and families protect their assets and plan for the future. Our attorneys guide clients through the legal processes involved in wills, trusts, and deceased estates with professionalism and sensitivity. We ensure that estates are administered efficiently and in accordance with South African law.

Our services include:

Drafting of wills and codicils
Review and amendment of existing wills
Estate planning and succession planning
Reporting estates to the Master of the High Court
Applications for Letters of Executorship and Authority
Estate inventories
Liquidation and distribution accounts
Administration of testate and intestate estates
Collection and protection of estate assets
Settlement of estate debts

Liaison with the Master’s Office, heirs and beneficiaries
Finalisation of deceased estates
Inter vivos trust registration
Testamentary trust establishment
Drafting and amendment of trust deeds
Trust registration with the Master of the High Court
Appointment and removal of trustees
Trust administration and trustee resolutions
Curatorship applications
Estate and trust disputes

Road Accident Fund Claims (RAF)

NF Maleka Attorneys assists individuals and families who have suffered losses due to motor vehicle accidents in pursuing compensation through the Road Accident Fund. Our attorneys guide clients through the claims process and provide dedicated legal representation to ensure that rightful compensation is pursued.

Our services include:

RAF personal injury claims
Loss of support claims
Medical expense claim

Funeral expense claims
High Court RAF litigation
RAF claims involving minor children

HOA & Body Corporate Law

Our firm provides legal support to homeowners’ associations, body corporates, trustees, and property owners involved in community scheme management and disputes. We assist clients in navigating the legal framework governing sectional title schemes and community living, helping ensure compliance and effective governance.

Our services include:

CSOS disputes
Levy disputes and collections
Rule enforcement

Trustee and owner disputes
Sectional Titles Schemes Management Act advisory
Community scheme governance advice

Construction Law

NF Maleka Attorneys provides legal advice and dispute resolution services within the construction industry. We assist contractors, subcontractors, developers, and property owners in managing contractual relationships and resolving disputes that may arise during construction projects.

Our services include:

Drafting and review of construction contracts
Construction dispute resolution
Contractor and subcontractor disputes
Payment disputes in construction project

Building defects disputes
Delay and non-performance disputes
Enforcement of construction agreements
Construction-related litigation

Property & Housing Law

Our attorneys provide legal assistance in a range of property-related disputes affecting landlords, tenants, property owners, and investors. We help clients protect their property rights and resolve disputes efficiently within the framework of South African property legislation.

Our services include:

Property disputes
Eviction applications (PIE Act)
Unlawful occupation disputes

Lease agreement drafting and disputes
Property sale disputes

Correspondence Attorney Services

NF Maleka Attorneys provides efficient correspondence attorney services for law firms across South Africa. We assist instructing attorneys with court appearances, document filing, and procedural matters to ensure that legal processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Our services include:

Court appearances on behalf of instructing attorneys
Motion court appearances
Trial appearances
Urgent court applications
Issuing summons and applications
Filing and lodging court documents

Liaison with the Registrar or Clerk of the Court
Liaison with the Sheriff’s Office
Service and execution processes
Collection of court orders and documents
Monitoring court processes and deadlines
Reporting and feedback to instructing attorneys