Talaq no bar to civil divorce rights, High Court confirms
A Full Bench ruling clarifies that religious divorce cannot override access to interim maintenance and civil protections under South African law.
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Courts will be able to override antenuptial contracts upon divorce
The General Laws (Family Matters) Amendment Bill will empower the courts to order fair asset transfers in marriages out of community of property without accrual.
Customary vs civil marriage: court rules they cannot co-exist
Judge dismisses claim both marriages are valid, sending dispute back for further evidence on the customary marriage’s existence.
Cohabiting couples: why living together won’t protect your inheritance rights
Common law marriage doesn’t exist in South Africa, leaving cohabiting couples vulnerable in estate and tax matters. A cohabitation or universal partnership agreement can offer crucial financial protection.
