South Africa: Family and Matrimonial

Before saying "I do", couples in South Africa have an important legal choice to make, how they wish their property and finances to be treated within marriage. This is done through an antenuptial contract...

A marriage contract is more than a formality, it's a legal agreement that defines how a couple's assets, debts, and financial responsibilities will be managed during and after their marriage and/or in the event of death of one of the spouses.

A recent High Court decision arising from the high-profile Black Coffee divorce has clarified core principles that matter far beyond celebrity headlines.

A recent High Court decision arising from the high-profile Black Coffee divorce has clarified core principles that matter far beyond celebrity headlines.

The question still surprises people: can a husband ask for maintenance from his wife? In South Africa the answer is a straightforward yes.

When a marriage unravels, the business notices first. Bank signatories go under the microscope, staff pick up whispers, a supplier asks whether your head is still in the game. Investors aren't judging your private life; they're weighing continuity risk.

A recent High Court decision arising from the high-profile Black Coffee divorce has clarified core principles that matter far beyond celebrity headlines.

When purchasing residential property in South Africa, one of the most important decisions is the choice of ownership vehicle.

On 7 June 2024, the Pretoria High Court handed down a judgment in the case of LL v AM and Others. The court dismissed an exception raised by the executors of a deceased estate ("the Defendants")...