Table of Contents Are you considering changing your marital system in South Africa? How To Change Your Marital Regime You must apply to the High Court and sign a Notarial Contract to change your marital status. This document serves as a postnuptial agreement and will govern your newly registered matrimonial property system. There are three […]
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Table of Contents Antenuptial Contract South Africa: What Couples Should Know Before Marriage Understanding the importance of an Antenuptial Contract in South Africa is crucial for couples planning to marry. Antenuptial Contracts South Africa An antenuptial Agreement, commonly referred to as a Prenuptial, Antenuptial, Premarital Contract, Marriage Contract or simply an ANC, is a vital […]
Read MoreTable of Contents Will in South Africa: Why It Matters and the Pros and Cons Creating a Will in South Africa allows you to decide how your estate will be distributed and who will be responsible for administering it. Without a valid Will, your estate will be distributed according to statutory rules, which may […]
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Table of Contents The Myth of Common Law Marriage in South Africa (Cohabitation) Many people in South Africa believe that living together creates a “common law marriage” with the same legal consequences as a formal marriage. This is incorrect. South African law does not automatically recognise cohabitation as a marriage, regardless of how long […]
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