The Matrimonial Property Act: Upcoming Changes and What They Mean for Couples in South Africa
Understanding the Existing Regimes Since its enactment on 1 November 1984, the Matrimonial Property Act No. 88 of 1984 has formed the cornerstone of South African matrimonial property law. It shifted the default from the earlier regime of community of...
Navigating Cross Border Divorce Through South African Courts
Introduction In an age where love, work, and family often span continents, the process of obtaining a South African cross border divorce, when one or both spouses live abroad, raises intricate legal questions. Among these, jurisdiction and the...
Same-Sex Marriage and Domicile Law in South Africa
Introduction Since the Civil Union Act of 2006 came into force on 30 November 2006, following the Constitutional Court’s judgment in Minister of Home Affairs and Another v Fourie and Another (CCT 60/04) [2005] ZACC 19, South Africa has recognised...
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