MARRIAGE CONTACT ARTICLES
Which Country’s Law Controls Your Marriage Money? South Africa Scraps the Husband’s Domicile Rule
Written by Roy Bregman, an admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in family law and matrimonial property matters. Last updated: 6 July 2026 Key
Failure to Register an Antenuptial Contract: Can One Spouse Force a Change to the Matrimonial Property Regime?
South African law on correcting an unintended matrimonial property regime, section 21 MPA applications, spouse consent, and negligence claims against attorneys. Written by Roy Bregman, admitted attorney
How to Register Your Overseas Marriage with Home Affairs (South Africans Married Abroad)
A client asked: I married a south African who is in America on a visa. how do we legally register our marriage with South Africa
Can cohabitation before marriage affect my divorce settlement?
Long Relationships, Short Protection? How EM v LM 2025 (KZN) Treats Cohabitation, Universal Partnerships and Redistribution EM v LM 2025 (KZN) shows how long cohabitation
Accrual and Antenuptial Contracts: SCA Clarifies Section 6(3) of the Matrimonial Property Act in Manelis v Manelis
Do Declared Commencement Values in Antenuptial Contracts Bind You When Calculating the Accrual Claim? Lessons from Manelis v Manelis Key Takeaways In South African law,
Can cohabitation before marriage affect my divorce settlement?
Long Relationships, Short Protection? How EM v LM 2025 (KZN) Treats Cohabitation, Universal Partnerships and Redistribution EM v LM 2025 (KZN) shows how long cohabitation
The accrual system in South African matrimonial law
Understanding the Accrual System in South African Matrimonial Law When getting married in South Africa, one of the most important financial decisions a couple makes
What Does the Law Say About Registering an ANC After Marriage?
Forgot to sign your ANC before your wedding? Learn about the South African legal process for post-nuptial contract registration to protect your assets. Written by
Binding Commencement Values in Antenuptial Contracts: SCA Confirms Contractual Certainty in Accrual Calculations
Overview of the Case: D.C.M v C.C.M (2025) Introduction This recent case from the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) clears up an ongoing legal debate:
Binding Commencement Values in Antenuptial Contracts: What the SCA’s Judgment Means for Divorcing Spouses
Written by Roy Bregman, an admitted attorney with over 51 years’ experience in family and matrimonial law. Introduction: The Legal Significance of Commencement Values in
Understanding the Accrual System: CPI Adjustments & Contractual Exclusions Marriages Under the Accrual System
The Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984 (the Act) provides that when a couple signs an antenuptial contract that excludes community of property and community
South African Law on Foreign Marriages: Domicile, Property Regimes, and Legal Implications
Introduction This article examines the legal implications of marriages solemnized outside South Africa, focusing on the determination of applicable law and property regimes. It explores