Remember we posted about the mandatory mediation notice? Well, in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, mediation is compulsory before a trial date is allocated.
Let’s get into it:
A 41A notice will be ‘irregular’ if:
1. It lacks cogent reasons why the matter cannot be resolved fully or partially in mediation; or
2. It does not identify and classify issues in dispute.

Our Mediator facilitates an agreement and we independently advise and finalise. This separation makes for a cleaner professional record.
A mediator’s duty is to both parties equally. They must remain neutral and cannot give either spouse or parent advice about what outcome is in their best interests only. An Attorney is mandated to represent their client and to act in their best interests.