Friends
of SAAM
SAAM has always valued the contributions of our webinar presenters, who have played a crucial role in promoting the field of mediation and conflict resolution. We aim to strengthen our collaborative network, while also enhancing the visibility and professional opportunities for our presenters within the mediation community.
Meet Our Friends
Dr Lynette Roux
​Dr Lynette Roux is a registered Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Child and Forensic Psychology. She has been practicing as a psychologist for 37 years. She specialises in psycho-legal and forensic work including conducting psycho-legal and forensic assessments, as well as mediation, restorative justice, and collaborative law. Furthermore, Dr Lynette Roux is an accredited Parenting Co-ordinator (NABFAM), accredited Family Law mediator (NABFAM) and accredited Medico-Legal Practitioner (SAMLA). Increasingly Dr Lynette Roux is appointed by the Courts as a Parenting Coordinator in high conflict matters. Furthermore, she provides training in Mediation of Parenting Plans, Voice of the Child Assessments and Parenting Coordination.
​011 963 3436 / 0546
Karis Nafte
​Karis Nafte is the founder and owner of Who Keeps the Dog, Pet Custody Mediation. A Certified Dog Behaviour Consultant & Accredited Family Mediator, she brings 25 years professional experience as a dog behaviour expert into the world of dogs and divorce. In addition to working with her own clients, she works worldwide as an educator and speaker on the subject of pet custody. Karis developed and teaches the first accredited pet custody education course for divorce professionals to learn best practice for a dogs best interest
073 729 8149
CHANTAL ALISON KUR
​Divorce, Post Divorce and Family Mediation Services offered. Settlement Agreements and Parenting Plans expertly drafted. Chantal Kur has 14 years experience as a full time Divorce and Family Mediator. After hours and Saturday sessions also offered in person or per zoom. Chantal Kur is an International Mediator too.
084 688 8664
IRMA SCHUTTE
Ms. Schutte in conjunction with her colleague, Dr Ronel Duchen are the developers of the widely acclaimed "Child's Voice Toolkit," which supports children to have a voice in all matters related to them. This toolkit was presented at the international Conference of the AFCC in Chicago in June 2012 and acquired by professionals working with children from all over the world, including China, Australia, USA, England, Canada, and Africa.
012 347 0921
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars
​Nicolle Kopping-Pavars, founder of Lotus Law, is an entrepreneur, mindfulness instructor and former family law lawyer with decades of experience. She brings her unique perspective of both law and mental health to help you embrace a new chapter of your life that’s full of potential.
Mervyn Vermeulen
​Vermeulen Attorneys is a distinguished law firm situated in Roodepoort, South Africa, specializing in family law and divorce cases. Their team comprises seasoned attorneys who possess extensive expertise and proficiency in handling various aspects of divorce, including both uncontested and contested divorces, property division, spousal maintenance, parental responsibilities and rights, and maintenance.
​010 109 1089