Comply with the High Courts Mandatory Mediation Ruling & Divorce In A Way That’s Affordable & Less Adversarial
Finalize your divorce settlement, maintenance and parenting plan with affordable and professional divorce mediation services by an Internationally Accredited Mediator.
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Why Mediation Over Litigation
As of April 2025, the Gauteng High Courts introduced mandatory mediation for all civil trial matters, including divorce cases. This means you must first attempt to mediate your divorce settlement before your case can go to trial. Below are the main benefits of mediation:
1. Cost Effective
Significant cost savings when compared to litigation.
2. Confidential
Sensitive issues are discussed in private, not a courtroom.
3. Saves Time
Much quicker than divorce litigation which can take months/years.
4. Control
You have control of the outcome and more flexibility than with litigation.
The Cost of Divorce
A contested divorce can take 2 years (or longer) and can easily cost over R150,000. Through divorce mediation you can reach a settlement for a fraction of that cost, and usually in a much shorter timeframe.
| Mediation (Koda) | Litigation (Court) | |
| Average Cost | R6,500 – R15,000 | R50,000 – R250,000+ |
| Timeframe | 2-8 weeks | 12-36 months |
| Control | You decide the outcome | A Judge decides for you |
| Tone | Collaborative/Future-Focused | Adversarial/Blame-focused |
Testimonials
Mushe‘
“I am eternally grateful for your assistance and effective mediations; you make it easy for us to resolve and finalise our cases expeditiously.“
Bronwyn
“I am so glad that we chose Koda Mediation to assist us with our parenting plan. The service provided by Liz was excellent.“
Divan
“Thank you for the professionalism and compassion you showed us.”