Lex domocili matrimonii: Catching up with the times
A recent case developed the law that determines which country governs the financial consequences of a marriage where there is a foreign element to the marriage. The development has modernised an outdated rule and is an important step towards ensuring all couples, including same sex couples, are treated equally in the eyes of the law. […]
Make sure your marriage contract is right for you
If you are planning on getting married, don’t let romance get in the way of ensuring your marriage contract is everything you want it to be. If you don’t draw up an antenuptial contract, then under South African Law your marriage is regarded as being in community of property. This means that both partners hold […]
Things to think about before you say “I do” abroad
Getting married abroad has its attractions… But before you say ‘I do’ take a moment to consider the legal consequences of getting married outside South Africa. Although marriage symbolises many things, it is fundamentally a legal act concluded by two people when they express the will to enter into a marriage union. As with any […]