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An Antenuptial Contract That Never Was – And Why It Wasn't

After the reading of a Will, it's often not surprising when there are often issues that arise. Not only because the Will is not clear, but family members often feel that they were not looked after and one got more than the other etc.

Such disputes sometimes end up in Court, where members challenge the Will or its validity at all costs, hoping that should the estate be administered and distributed according to the rules of Intestate Succession, they stand to gain more.

The Downfalls of South Africans Getting Married Abroad

Many couples have the dream of getting married abroad in an exotic destination, but there are certain pitfalls that can come from doing this.

South African marital laws presume that a woman’s home is with her husband’s home and when they get married, the woman is legally bound by the laws of the country he treats as his home.

Everything You Need to Know About an Antenuptial Contract in South Africa

An antenuptial contract, also known as a prenuptial agreement, is a contract entered into by two people who intend to get married. This document states how their assets will be dealt with in the event of divorce or death.

However, according to South African law, any marriage entered into without an antenuptial contract is by default a marriage in community of property.

A divorce case relating to the forfeiture of assets

In the case of one couple who were married in community of property, the wife (plaintiff) filed a claim for forfeiture of her husband’s (defendant) patrimonial benefits in terms of section 9(1) of the Divorce Act. 

Marriage in community of property and how to change this

Without a doubt, being married in community of property is a much cheaper matrimonial regime for couples to enter into. 

Although it is also the most popular matrimonial regime to enter into (by default), it does come with many disadvantages. 

A Cohabitation Agreement creates legal certainty for partners

A cohabitation agreement is a legal contract between two people who have chosen to live together, whether they are a heterosexual or a homosexual couple, in order to regulate the legal aspects such as property ownership, support obligations, estate and children.

Muslim marriages: Legal in South Africa

On the 30th of April 2014, Muslim marriages became recognised as legal in the eyes of the South African law. This change has been described as being more than 300 years in the making.

Hindu Marriages: The Rights of a Spouse

In Hindu marriages, a spouse can enjoy the same rights as other couples who have registered their marriage in terms of the South African law.

However, not all Hindu marriages are recognised by the South African law, and this can lead to serious complications when one spouse dies.


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