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.

Any antenuptial contract concluded after a valid customary marriage will not be valid. As a result, parties who pay lobola and celebrate without entering into an antenuptial contract risk their marriage being in community of property by default.