New legislation for marriages on the way
Being a person’s spouse could have varying tax consequences, particularly where they are married in community of property. Currently, for income tax purposes, you are deemed to be a person’s spouse in the following instances: (a) A person who is in a marriage or customary union recognised in terms of the laws of the Republic; (b) A […]
The rights of a domestic partnership
Domestic partnerships, also known as cohabitation relationships, are becoming more common in our society, and it therefore becomes ever more important for parties to understand the different legal implications of being married and merely cohabiting. Parties to a domestic partnership do not enjoy the same legal protection as married couples upon termination of the partnership with […]
Customary marriages and community of property
Since the promulgation of the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, 120 of 1998, the position has changed in that customary marriages are now recognised in our law. A marriage that is valid in terms of customary law and was in existence at the time of commencement of the Act, is for all purposes recognised as […]