Marita Carnelley is a law professor, having taught Family law for two decades at three South African universities. Her current research focuses on maintenance and diversity issues. She is the co-editor of the Oxford University Press textbook on South African Family Law and has published numerous peer-reviewed papers in the area. 

Professor, Law faculty, Potchefstroom Campus of the NWU, Potchefstroom

NRF rated

Serves on Executive Committee of the International Society of Family Law

Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Lectures mainly in Family Law, Law of Persons and the Law of Unjustified Enrichment.

Research relates to relevant topics in Family law, more particularly the position of children