Legal Blog - Louwrens Koen Attorneys #Antenuptial contract

•  18-03-2023 05:14 AM

As a South African attorney who cares deeply about the well-being of couples getting married, I have noticed a recurring pattern at the various marriage expos we attend every year. Many couples seem unaware of the importance of discussing and understanding the legal implications of marriage, especially when it comes to antenuptial contracts.

•  18-03-2023 05:00 AM

Frequently asked questions relating to matrimonial property regimes and the registration of an antenuptial contract. Article by Louwrens Koen

•  18-03-2023 04:51 AM

Comparison table setting out the differences in matrimonial property regimes in South Africa.

•  18-03-2023 04:45 AM

If you don’t draw up an antenuptial agreement in South Africa then your marriage automatically defaults to ‘in community of property’, and the state assumes that all assets and liabilities will be shared – ‘everything which is mine is yours, and everything which is yours is mine’.

•  18-03-2023 04:38 AM

There are several benefits to having a marriage out of community of property. For instance, neither party will be held responsible for the debts of the other spouse, whether incurred before or during the marriage.