What is a Marriage Lawyer?
When it comes to marriage, most people focus on the emotional and ceremonial aspects. However, marriage is also a legally binding contract with serious implications for your finances, property, and future, especially in the event of divorce or death. That’s where a marriage lawyer becomes essential. In South Africa, a marriage lawyer plays a critical […]
Protection from Your Partner’s Debt with an Antenuptial Contract
Love is a beautiful thing, but when it comes to marriage and finances, love alone is not enough to protect you from legal and financial risk. One of the most overlooked threats in a marriage is debt, especially if one partner enters the union already owing creditors or accumulates significant liabilities during the relationship. Fortunately, […]
How a Postnuptial Agreement Helps with Asset Protection
Marriage is not just an emotional commitment; it is also a legal and financial partnership. Many couples enter marriage without formal agreements about asset division, only to later realise that protecting their financial interests is crucial. In South Africa, couples can sign a postnuptial agreement to redefine their marital property regime and secure their assets. […]
Why Stay-at-Home Parents Need an Antenuptial Contract
Marriage is not just a romantic partnership—it is also a legal and financial union. While many couples plan for their future together, few consider the financial risks involved, especially for stay-at-home parents. These parents play a crucial role in raising children and managing the household but are often at a disadvantage if the marriage ends […]
The Legal Requirements of an Antenuptial Contract in South Africa
An antenuptial contract (ANC) is one of the most important legal agreements a couple can enter into before marriage. It defines the property regime governing the marriage and ensures that both spouses’ financial interests are protected. Without an antenuptial contract, couples in South Africa are automatically married in community of property, meaning that all assets […]
The Property Regime in Traditional Marriages in South Africa
Traditional marriages, particularly customary marriages, hold cultural and legal significance in South Africa. However, one of the most important aspects to understand is the property regime governing these unions, as it determines how assets, debts, and financial responsibilities are managed during the marriage and upon dissolution. This blog explores what property regimes are, the default […]
Considerations for Polygamy in South Africa
Polygamy has deep cultural and historical significance in South Africa, particularly within customary marriages. While the practice is legally recognised, it comes with complex legal and financial considerations, particularly regarding property regimes and antenuptial contracts. Understanding how polygamy in South Africa works, the marriage structure, and the legal protections available is essential for all parties […]
Can You Get an Antenuptial Contract After Marriage?
When couples decide to get married, they often focus on wedding planning and the excitement of starting their lives together. However, one crucial aspect of marriage that can have long-term legal and financial implications is the marital property regime they choose. In South Africa, an antenuptial contract (ANC) must be signed before marriage if a […]
The Benefits of Using Antenuptial Contract Lawyers
When planning a wedding, legal matters may not be the first thing on a couple’s mind. However, securing an antenuptial contract is one of the most important steps in protecting both partners’ financial interests. To ensure that this contract is legally sound and fair, it is essential to work with experienced antenuptial contract lawyers. In […]
The Divorce Process With and Without an Antenuptial Contract in South Africa
Divorce can be a stressful and complex legal process, and the divorce process in South Africa varies significantly depending on whether a couple is married in community of property or out of community of property with an antenuptial contract. The way assets, debts, and spousal support are handled is largely determined by the chosen marital […]