Expertise

Samantha Blumberg is a dedicated family law specialist and director at Fairbridges, known for clear advice, measured advocacy, and a steady focus on children’s best interests. She helps families make sound decisions in difficult moments – resolving disputes where possible and litigating firmly when necessary. Her work spans the full family law spectrum, from urgent protection and interim relief to long-term arrangements that are practical, fair, and sustainable.

Clients value Sam’s calm, organised approach, her ability to cut through complexity, and her commitment to solutions that reduce conflict and protect children.

Samantha’s day-to-day work includes guiding parents through relocation matters (local and cross-border), structuring and finalising Parenting Plans, negotiating and enforcing maintenance, and managing the financial and care components of divorce. She also advises on the full range of children’s rights issues and domestic violence protections, and frequently acts in mediations to secure durable agreements that keep matters out of court where appropriate.

Focus Areas

• Divorce proceedings, including proprietary consequences and care/contact arrangements

• Parental rights and responsibilities, guardianship, and contact disputes

• Relocations (domestic and international) and travel consent matters

• Family mediation and facilitated settlement processes

• Maintenance disputes: claiming, variation, and enforcement

• Children’s rights, including schooling, healthcare, and voice of the child

• Domestic violence: protection orders and related relief

• Pre- and post-divorce advisory, variation, and enforcement issues

• Parenting Plans and dispute resolution for children born out of wedlock

Qualifications

• LLB cum laude (UNISA) (2021)