Navigating a divorce or separation is one of the hardest chapters your family will face. At Elizayo, we provide the steady, professional support you need to make the best decisions for your children's future. Our SACSSP-registered forensic social workers have conducted over 2,100 assessments. We help families build workable, child-focused arrangements with confidence and clarity.
Family Law Social Work Services in South Africa
Parenting Plans
Reaching an agreement on how to co-parent does not have to mean fighting it out in court. We help you and your co-parent build a practical, fair parenting plan that puts your children's needs first. Under the Children's Act, parents in dispute must consult a social worker, psychologist, or accredited mediator before taking the matter to court. Our parenting plans are drafted to full forensic standards and are ready for registration.
Supervised Visitation
Maintaining a bond between parent and child is important, but it must be safe. We offer a neutral, secure, and professional environment for parent-child contact when supervision is required by law or agreement. Our supervised visitation services provide an accountable and court-accepted record of contact.
Parental Capacity Assessments
When a court or referring attorney requires an independent evaluation, we provide a thorough, fair assessment that looks at both a parent's strengths and risk factors. Our assessments give a complete, professional picture and deliver clear recommendations on custody and visitation that stand up to cross-examination
Care and Contact Assessments
When parents cannot agree on where children should live or how much time they spend with each parent, an independent evaluation gives everyone a clear way forward. We conduct structured assessments that keep your children's wellbeing at the absolute centre. All reports are evidence-based, judicially sound and compiled to meet the evidentiary requirements of South African courts.