Registered antenuptial contracts vs agreements between spouses
The term ‘antenuptial contract’ can refer to either an informal contract or a contract complying with the formalities required by s 87 of the Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937. The public is not always aware of the fact that a verbal or written contract can be binding inter partes (between the parties) because an […]
CAN I CLAIM INTERIM RELIEF PENDING MY DIVORCE SUIT?
Divorce can often be an extremely stressful and exasperating process, and even more so when one spouse enjoys complete financial stability and the other has to endure a dire financial position. Such cases clearly create a huge imbalance amongst parties to the divorce suit. South African law, however, provides relief for a party who may be prejudiced by this imbalance. A spouse who plans on filing for a divorce or is currently in the […]
CAN I AMEND MY WILL?
Having a Will is a final statement of how you want your assets to be managed after your death. However, sometimes you may want to change it. You may have had a child, for example, and want to add him/her into your Will. You may have also acquired more assets and would like to reconsider […]