Posts Tagged "married in community of property"

Marriage Finances 101: Approach getting married with a view to divorce

Posted by Gillian Lowndes on Aug 29, 2013

There are countless TV shows and bubbly pop songs which elevate and celebrate the magic of the marriage ceremony…the dress, the cake and the goodwill which accompany the manner in which young couples enter the lofty realm of matrimony. Far less attention, however, is paid to the important decision which should precede your guest lists and seating arrangements: the decision as to which matrimonial property regime you’d like to govern your marriage relationship. So let’s break it down… In South Africa there are three options to choose from: In community of property (the primary matrimonial...