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Family & Children's Law

Compassionate representation in matters affecting families, marriages and children.

Family matters call for sensitivity as well as legal skill. We act for clients in divorce and judicial separation proceedings, custody and maintenance applications, adoption, and the protection of children at risk.

Matrimonial Causes

We handle divorce, nullity and judicial separation under both the Matrimonial Causes Act and customary law, including ancillary relief, division of matrimonial property, spousal maintenance and pension sharing.

Children's Matters

We act in custody, access and maintenance disputes, guardianship applications, adoption proceedings and care orders under the Children's Code Act. The welfare of the child is our paramount consideration in every matter.

Our Services Include

Divorce, nullity and judicial separation
Custody, access and child maintenance
Division of matrimonial property
Adoption and guardianship applications
Domestic violence protection orders
Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements

Service Offerings

Divorce & Separation

Procedure under the Matrimonial Causes Act, including grounds, financial settlements and arrangements for children. We approach these matters with sensitivity and clarity.

Custody & Maintenance

The welfare of the child is paramount. We advocate for arrangements that protect children while recognising the practical and emotional realities families face.

Adoption

Domestic and inter-country adoption procedures under the Children's Code Act. We guide prospective adopters through the legal and procedural requirements.

For more information on this practice area or to discuss a matter, contact us on +260 977 492 922 or email infolsk@jdlegal.co.zm.