An antenuptial contract does not imply anticipating divorce
Discussing an antenuptial contract might not be the easiest of conversations to have with a prospective spouse. However, it is important to be aware of the benefits of an antenuptial contract while you are happily married. Before we discuss the benefits of an antenuptial contract, let’s consider the different marital regimes couples can enter. In […]
New Legislation for Marriages on The Way
Being a person’s spouse could have varying tax consequences, particularly where they are married in community of property. Currently, for income tax purposes, you are deemed to be a person’s spouse in the following instances: (a) A person who is in a marriage or customary union recognised in terms of the laws of the Republic; (b) A person who […]
CAN BREAKING-OFF AN ENGAGEMENT PROMPT LEGAL ACTION?
Once a couple has become engaged, you could say that they have concluded a verbal contract to get married. From that point, up until the marriage, the couple would be committed to getting married, as well as the planning and preparation leading up to it. However, in some instances, one of those in the relationship […]