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  • Next Steps following the High Court Divorce Act judgment

    • 31st May 2022
    • Posted by: Barnard Inc
    • Categories: Ante-Nuptial Contracts, Barnard Briefs, Court Rulings, Divorce, Family Law, Latest News, Litigation, Marriage, Separation
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    The Pretoria High Court has declared that Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act is inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid to the extent that it results in unfair discrimination in respect of ‘out of community of property’ marriages.

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  • Section of Divorce Act dealing with distribution of assets declared unconstitutional

    • 12th May 2022
    • Posted by: Barnard Inc
    • Categories: Ante-Nuptial Contracts, Barnard Briefs, Court Rulings, Divorce, Family Law, Latest News, Litigation, Marriage, Separation
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    Divorce Act Section 7(3)

    The Pretoria High Court has declared that Section 7(3)(a) of the Divorce Act is inconsistent with the Constitution and invalid to the extent that it results in unfair discrimination in respect of ‘out of community of property’ marriages.

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  • Cohabitation Agreements

    • 6th Feb 2021
    • Posted by: Barnard Inc
    • Categories: Ante-Nuptial Contracts, Cohabitation Agreement, Latest News
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    If you want to formalise your relationship without getting married, you can enter into a cohabitation agreement that will address aspects like financial interests, living expenses, property ownership and children while you are together, and in the event of the relationship break-up or dispute.

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