Who Gets the Pension? Divorce, death, and pension disputes can leave spouses empty-handed. Know your rights, avoid costly mistakes, and secure your financial future before it’s too late.
Did your spouse pass away before your customary marriage was registered? You still have legal options! Learn how to register your customary marriage posthumously through Home Affairs or a High Court application to secure your inheritance, pension benefits, and property rights. Read our step-by-step guide to protect your marital status today!
Think a second customary marriage automatically shares in the joint estate? Think again! Without Section 7(6) compliance, the first wife’s 50% share remains hers alone.
Failing to legally dissolve your customary marriage can lead to devastating consequences, as seen in this Pretoria High Court case. A man’s secret second marriage was invalidated, leaving his civil union wife without legal rights to his estate. Always formalize divorces to avoid costly disputes and protect your future.
Divorce doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. Our comprehensive guide to DIY divorce walks you through every step of the process, from filing to finalizing, all while saving you time and money. Plus, we’ve included FREE summons forms to help you get started right away.
In South Africa, many people are in illegal marriages because they separate from their customary spouse without obtaining a formal divorce. A customary marriage can only be dissolved by death or divorce.
Maintenance defaulters will face stricter lending restrictions, limiting their ability to secure car loans and other forms of credit until arrears are settled.
Being married in community of property means that you and your husband are co-owners of each other’s assets, but also co-responsible for each other’s debts. If your husband's business goes into liquidation, creditors may have a claim against the joint estate.
Are you and your spouse worried about shared financial risks or debts in your marriage? Many couples in South Africa don’t realise the consequences of being married in community of property until it’s too late. Whether it’s to protect assets, start a business, or avoid financial pitfalls, changing your marital regime to out of community of property could safeguard your future.
