Family Law
Divorce, parenting arrangements, maintenance and related family-law matters approached with care and practical clarity.
Attorney and mediator in Cape Town
Clear advice.
Steady representation.
Legal problems affect real lives, working relationships and families. D Marais Attorneys offers practical guidance, careful preparation and direct personal service when the way forward feels uncertain.
Consultations by appointment. Enquiries are treated with discretion.
Areas of practice
Legal services in Cape Town shaped around the matter before you
Labour Law
Advice and representation for workplace disputes, discipline, performance, dismissal and operational-requirements matters.
Mediation
A structured process to help parties identify issues, consider options and work toward informed, workable outcomes.
Civil Matters
Practical guidance on civil disputes, claims and the procedural steps required to protect your position.
Evictions
Advice on lawful eviction processes, procedural requirements and the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved.
Estates
Assistance with deceased-estate processes and the documents and administration needed to move matters forward.
Criminal Bail Applications
Assistance with bail applications, including preparation for the court process and guidance on the relevant information and procedure.
How the firm works
Your matter deserves both legal rigour and human understanding.
You should understand the advice you receive and the choices available to you. The firm explains the legal position in plain language, identifies material risks and helps you decide on a proportionate way forward.
- Personal attention from the attorney handling your matter
- Clear scope, expectations and next steps
- Careful preparation and practical problem-solving
- Resolution where possible and firm representation where necessary
Labour Relations Retainers
Ongoing legal and practical support for the workplace
A labour relations retainer gives employers regular access to legal and practical assistance before a workplace problem develops into a formal dispute. Each retainer is tailored to the employer’s workforce, operational needs and required level of support.
Everyday guidance
Day-to-day labour-law advice, employment contracts, policies, probation, performance, leave and workplace-conflict guidance.
Fair processes
Support with disciplinary investigations, misconduct, incapacity, grievances, restructuring and operational-requirements processes.
Preparation and training
CCMA preparation, manager and supervisor training, and periodic reviews of workplace documents and practices.
The written retainer agreement defines included services, availability, response arrangements and fees. Litigation, extensive investigations, formal hearing chairing and external representation are quoted separately. Retainers do not include recruitment or payroll services.
News & Insights
Events, webinars, newsletters and case-law updates
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Firm events and notices
Dates and booking details will be published here.
Practical legal discussions
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Guidance in plain language
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Developments worth knowing
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Attorney and mediator
Dieudonneé Marais
LLB | BTech Human Resources Management
Dieudonneé Marais is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa with more than 31 years of professional experience in human resources, workplace relations, governance, dispute resolution and organisational practice.
Her experience spans construction, engineering, mining, petrochemical, manufacturing, logistics, imports and exports, and pharmaceuticals.
This combination of legal training and real-world experience supports an approach that considers both the formal legal position and the practical consequences for the people involved.
Common questions
Before arranging a legal consultation
Does the firm assist with urgent bail applications?
Yes. Criminal-law services are limited to bail applications. Contact the firm as soon as possible with the person’s details, police station or court information and the next known appearance date.
Can employers obtain ongoing labour-law support?
Yes. Tailored labour-relations retainers provide ongoing legal and practical workplace support, with the scope and fees recorded in a written agreement.
How do I arrange a consultation?
Telephone or email the firm with a short description of the matter, the parties involved, important dates and whether urgent attention is required.
Arrange a consultation
Begin with a clear account of what has happened.
Contact the firm with a short description of your matter. You will be advised of the consultation process, availability and information needed for the first discussion.
Please include your full contact details, the other parties’ names, a short description, important dates and whether the matter is urgent. Do not send extensive confidential documents before a conflict check has been completed.