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Understanding South African Marriage Regimes

Writer: Hanekom AttorneysHanekom Attorneys


Marriage Regimes & Their Legal Consequences


The legal consequences of a marriage are determined by the domicile of the husband.


'Domicile' refers to the country in which a person intends to reside permanently. This means that if a person is domiciled in a country different from where the marriage took place, the laws of the domicile country apply to the marital regime.


In South Africa, the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984 governs marriage regimes.


Understanding South African Marriage Regimes: Protect your assets and plan ahead with the right system—whether it’s in or out of community of property 📜💍


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