Find the right help
Start with what happened.
Legal problems rarely arrive with a neat label. Use these plain-language pathways to find the area most closely connected to your situation.
Family & relationships
I’m separating, divorcing or dealing with a family dispute
Divorce, child maintenance and related family-law matters.
This may be for you if…You are considering divorce, have separated, need maintenance assistance, or need legal guidance on a family dispute.
Criminal matters
I’ve been arrested, charged or need criminal defence
Legal assistance with bail, criminal proceedings and related processes.
This may be for you if…You need urgent advice after an arrest, are facing a criminal charge, need bail assistance or want advice on an appeal.
Debt & financial pressure
Someone owes me money — or I need help with my own debt
Debt collection, debt review applications/removal and administration applications.
This may be for you if…You need to recover an unpaid debt, are struggling under debt review, or need guidance on formal debt-relief options.
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Immigration
I need help with a visa, permit or immigration process
Advice on South African visas, permits, permanent residence and immigration appeals.
This may be for you if…You want to work, study, live or remain in South Africa and need clarity on the legal route or an existing immigration problem.
Business, contracts & workplace
My company, contract or workplace needs legal help
Commercial, contract, labour and civil-litigation assistance.
This may be for you if…You need a contract drafted/reviewed, face a business dispute, need employer/employee advice or have a matter headed for formal proceedings.
Injury & claims
I’ve been injured or believe I may have a legal claim
Personal injury, RAF claims and medical-malpractice matters.
This may be for you if…You were injured in an accident, harmed through possible medical negligence or need advice on compensation-related legal rights.
Planning ahead
I need a will or help with a deceased estate
Wills, estate planning and deceased-estate administration.
This may be for you if…You need to create or update a will, plan your estate, nominate an executor or administer an estate after a death.