by VDT Attorneys | Feb 7, 2024 | Antenuptial contract, Customary marriage, Marriage, Marriage out of community of property, Matrimonial Property Act
Today, the conclusion of a customary marriage is governed by the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998 (“RCMA”) read together with the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984 (“MPA”). For a customary marriage to be valid, the parties must be older than 18...
by VDT Attorneys | Mar 9, 2023 | Agreement, Customary marriage, Family Law, Legal Update, Marriage
The study noted how, despite the number of marriages entered having increased since the Covid-19 lockdown period, there is still a decline in the solemnisation of marriages with the highest number of marriages having been concluded in 2012. At present, there have been...
by VDT Attorneys | Jul 20, 2020 | Ante-nuptial Contract, Customary marriage
Although the non-registration of your customary marriage will not invalidate it, registration serves as legal proof of the existence thereof and can prevent unnecessary problems in the future. Should a dispute arise, your marriage certificate may be used to easily...
