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How to change your marriage regime in South Africa
- 27th Jul 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Family Law, Latest News, Marriage
No CommentsThe 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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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
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
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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Listen: What’s in a Surname?
- 14th Mar 2022
- Posted by: Barnard Inc
- Categories: Barnard Briefs, Divorce, Family Law, Latest News, Marriage
There are no legalities to not changing your surname when you get married, meaning that in South Africa we are not obliged to assume our spouse’s surname.