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TIPS FOR DIVORCING PARENTS – GET ALL YOUR DOCUMENTATION TOGETHER

Divorcing parents – put together an ordered file with all of your ID documents, birth certificates, marriage certificate, antenuptial contract, proof of your current assets and liabilities, details of pension/provident funds and life insurances, proof of your current monthly income and expenditure, and any documentation you may have where possible with respect to your spouse (especially their bank/investment account details and pension/provident fund details). Your attorney will thank you for neatly organising all of this together. It will curtail legal costs and your attorneys will be able to best advise you on the way forward.

Author: Murray Taylor

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The Gumede Case That Overturned Customary Laws

For decades, women in pre-2000 customary marriages were denied ownership of family property, their contributions invisible in the eyes of the law. The Gumede case changed that. By declaring these old rules unconstitutional, the Constitutional Court ensured that wives like Mrs Elizabeth Gumede are recognised as equal owners of the homes and assets they helped build. This landmark ruling isn’t just legal precedent—it’s a victory for fairness, dignity, and the human heart at the centre of family law.

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How To Formalise a Customary Law Marriage in SA

Entering a customary law marriage is an act of love, culture and deep personal commitment. Yet without proper legal recognition, that meaningful union can leave you exposed when it matters most. This article unpacks the legal realities behind customary marriages in South Africa, from consent and registration to property and inheritance rights, so you can protect both your traditions and your future.

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