E-mail: AnaLouw@justice.gov.za, Tel: +27 12 392 9566/40, Fax: +27 12 320 0936 1. What percentage of your clients signs a settlement agreement because they are actually satisfied with its contents?
In your experience, does the partner in a lower financial position settle sooner than the partner who is economically sound?
Do you think that the new divorce courts created to deal solely with divorce matters are meeting their prescribed objectives?
How long does the Family Advocate's Office take on average to advice on opposed matters?
Have you ever had to postpone court dates due to delays caused by the Family Advocate's Office?
What do you think of the quality of service offered by the Family Advocate's Office?
Do you think the method used by the Family Advocate's Office to advice on custody and access matters is effective Give reasons for your answer?
Do you think mediation would be a worthwhile tool to help settle all matters of access and custody of minor children Give reasons for your answe?
Do you think the employees of the Family Advocate's Office are competent to engage in effective mediation?
None of the employees are competent.
Do you think South Africa needs trained mediators to mediate in custody and access matters in our multi-cultural society?
Should all couples with minor children seeking a divorce attend a compulsory parent education programme, and obtain a certificate that they have attempted mediation, prior to their divorce being granted Give reasons for your answer?