Wedding Bells? You Can Both Choose Your Own Surnames Now
“A family name holds the music of generations – it’s the first inheritance we receive.” (Attributed to Irish poet-philosopher John O’Donohue) The Constitutional Court has just confirmed (with some significant adjustments) last year’s High Court ruling that both partners in a marriage have equal rights to choose their surname. Previously, a woman – and only […]
It is wedding season: The Importance of an Antenuptial Contract
You can follow this link for a video on marital property regimes: https://youtu.be/x5dqN9R18PA?si=kxKeQkNYQd-RYpSG As the wedding season unfolds in South Africa, couples are busy planning their dream weddings. Amidst the excitement, it’s essential to consider the practical aspects of marriage, particularly when it comes to financial security and asset protection. This is where an antenuptial […]
It’s Wedding Season – Three Questions to Ask Before You Marry
“Marriage is a matter of more worth / Than to be dealt in by attorneyship” (Shakespeare) Wedding Season is well and truly upon us, and if you (or anyone near and dear to you) is busy planning for marriage (note that we are talking “civil marriage” here, “customary marriages” and “civil unions” are beyond the […]
Can You Change Your Marital Regime After Marriage?
Wedding bells are ringing, and the legal niceties of how the marriage will affect your “matrimonial property system” may not be high on your priority list. They should be – your choice of marital regime now is critical. You don’t want for example to find that you can’t get a mortgage bond or have your […]