Father’s Rights

There are many types of fathers and many types of fatherhood . There are biological fathers, social fathers, gay fathers, straight fathers, young fathers, older fathers. We have self-identified fatherhood, ascribed fatherhood, long-distance fatherhood and proximal fatherhood, to name only a few.

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Supporting Children through Separation

Worldwide the divorce rates are rising causing millions of children around the globe to face family disruption and trauma. Children experience divorce deeply and personally, and the negative consequences are considerably higher for children whose parents divorce than...

Biological Powerhouse

As we celebrate this Women’s Month, we exult the remarkable women who are trailblazers in their respective fields – occupying their spaces and setting the standard.

Our Country is Burning

Our country is burning. With anger and fear mostly. Not with the power of our convictions or a passion to do good or passion for things we care about but pure anger and fear.

We can’t give up now

“Boom, bang, ka-boom!”
As a peaceful protest is met with gunshot sounds and the crowd’s cries echo through the air of Soweto.

Is Freedom, Art?

Now hear me out first. Art is an expression derived from human creativity and imagination. When we hear art, we first picture visual imagery which evokes emotional power. Only after do we attach art to its other forms such as music, dance and literature. What has art got to do with freedom? Well, the key word is expression.

Mental Health Awareness Month

In the wake of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, we share an excerpt from the book “Unfiltered: Grappling with mental illness” written by Dr. KJ Redelinghuys, detailing his journey with #anxiety and #depression.

The Naked Truth about Bullying

It is said that courage can be compared to fire and bullying can be compared to smoke. Bullying is a phenomenon that is elusive, conniving and hard to define properly because times change and so do means by which to inflict harm upon others.

Human Rights

Human rights exist, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the entire body of international human rights law. They are recognized—at least in principle—by most nations and form the heart of many national constitutions. Yet the actual situation in the world is far distant from the ideals envisioned in the Declaration.

“The mediation training was a transformative experience! I appreciated the comprehensive, Kingdom-oriented approach that emphasized restorative justice and practical mediation skills.

Melanie is not only knowledgeable but also deeply compassionate, creating an environment where I felt empowered and equipped to bring healing and resolution in real-life family conflicts. This training has given me invaluable tools and insights that I now apply in my work and personal life.

I highly recommend this program to anyone seeking impactful, purpose-driven mediation skills that truly make a difference.”

NADA OOSTHUIZEN

THERAPIST, PRIVATE PRACTICE, MOSSEL BAY

MELANIE TERBLANCHE

MELANIE TERBLANCHE

DIRECTOR

Melanie Terblanche, an experienced family law practitioner and mediator, leads the Family Law Academy’s training with a deep passion for empowering others through education.

With expertise in family law, mediation, and restorative justice, Melanie provides compassionate, practical training, dedicated to equipping professionals with skills that transform family law practice.

Her commitment to fostering growth and resilience makes her an inspiring guide for all participants.

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