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The Lowdown on Ante Nuptial Contracts + the Accrual System
Deciding how you will be married - and we are not talking about whether it will be in a Church, in a garden or whether you will be married by a shaman - we mean the actual financial and proprietary consequences of your union - is crucial.
Antenuptial Contract With and Without Accrual: A Complete 2024 Guide
Secure your assets before marriage via an antenuptial contract without accrual. Protect your future and avoid financial disputes with legal safeguards today.
All About Ante Nuptial Contracts
Don’t forget that besides saying “I do” there are still important legal concerns to take into consideration before your big day.
Same-Sex Marriages and Customary Marriages
Whether you are getting married to your same-sex partner under the Civil Union Amendment Act, want to get married under customary law by means of an ANC under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act or are entering into a civil marriage under the Marriages Act - the how you will get married will be the same.
ANCs — Practical Considerations and Common Questions
There is actually more to an Ante Nuptial Contract than just deciding on your marital regime – there are a lot of practical considerations that need to be taken into account. We thought we would go through some of those, remembering that there is never a stupid question! Here are some of the most common ones…
Service Areas in South Africa
Finding a trustworthy and reliable legal practice to handle all of your legal needs in Gauteng should not be a hassle. At Benaters, we aim to make all your legal requirements easy to understand and help you every step of the way.
Legal Services For Expats
Everyone has a cousin in Australia! Something we have said in jest before. But the truth is, immigration is a topic of conversation which has become commonplace nowadays - “when are you planning on leaving the country?” asked by every parent, aunt, uncle and well-meaning friend of a friend. It is safe to say that we have all had this type of conversation at one point or another over the years.
Why an Ante Nuptial Contract is Important for a Customary Marriage
Are you getting married in terms of customary law? You need to be aware of the implications of not having an ante nuptial contract.
Getting Married? Consider the Accrual System
The accrual system determines that at dissolution of the marriage (through divorce or death), each party shares in the accrual (growth in assets) accumulated by the other as a fair mechanism to compensate both parties. Importantly, parties only share in the accrual or “net profit” of the other’s estate and not in any losses incurred.