Civil Union Act amendment
On 20 October 2020, parliament repealed section 6 of the Civil Union Act that previously permitted a marriage officer to object to solemnise a civil
November 3, 2020
MARRIAGE CONTACT ARTICLES
Destination weddings and marital status
I’m getting married in the UK. Do I need an antenuptial contract (ANC)? The “default” position in the UK (also in Zimbabwe and Botswana, to
February 29, 2016
Can I exclude my pension benefits from an ANC with accrual?
A client asked me: Can parties exclude from the operation of the accrual, the one party’s entitlement to share in the pension or provident benefits
June 25, 2015
Is an unregistered marriage contract binding on the parties?
In a recent case heard in the High Court of KwaZulu-Natal, (KS v MS [2015] JOL 33262 (KZD)), in a divorce action between the parties, two issues were
June 15, 2015
A summary of customary marriages in South Africa
The Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 120 of 1998 (RCMA), that came into operation on 15 November 2000, gives full legal recognition to customary marriages
May 15, 2015
MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY IN CIVIL & CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES
What is a Civil Marriage? This is a marriage in terms of the Marriage Act No 25 of 1961 and the Matrimonial Property Act No
May 15, 2015
Marriage in Community of Property
With due acknowledgement to the Law Society of South Africa How does it work? Both spouses share equally in the assets and liabilities. Spouses have equal
May 9, 2014
Marriage out of community without the accrual system
With due acknowledgement to the Law Society of South Africa You can have your attorney draft an antenuptial contract tailored to your own individual needs. Such
May 9, 2014
Marriage out of community of property with the accrual system
Describes the accrual system With due acknowledgement to the Law Society of South Africa During the marriage each spouse retains control of his or her own
May 9, 2014
Next steps in the ANC process
When I receive your marriage contract, I will check it for errors and then email it back to you. The following documents must be signed:
May 9, 2014
Civil marriages
Marriage is a contract between a man and a woman. They agree to live together as husband and wife. Like other contracts, a marriage contract
May 9, 2014
General
A summary of some of the important provisions of our divorce laws. With due acknowledgement to the Law Society of South Africa General Some other provisions
May 9, 2014