ANTENUPTIAL
CONTRACTS
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Signing an Antenuptial Contract does not mean that you anticipate divorce; it means that protecting one another from a possible bad financial decision is important to you.
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Antenuptial contracts
Professional Legal Services In Cape Town & Gauteng
Signing an Antenuptial Contract does not mean that you anticipate divorce; it means that protecting one another from a possible bad financial decision is important to you.
Contact Our Team
We’re Here to Help, Reach Out to Our Legal Professionals
Burnett Attorneys & Notaries is a boutique law firm
About ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACTS
Antenuptial Contract does not mean that you anticipate divorce; it means that protecting one another from a possible bad financial decision is important to you. Before your big day, Burnett Attorneys can help you decide how to manage your money and property together.
The Different Types of Marriage Contracts in South Africa
In South Africa, there are rules set out in the Matrimonial Property Act of 1984 that help decide what happens to your assets, depending on the type of marriage agreement you choose. There are three types of marriage regimes to choose from, namely:
- In Community of Property
- Out of Community of Property without Accrual
- Out of Community of Property with Accrual
What to know
Signing and Registering Your Antenuptial Contract (ANC):
- Talk to a Lawyer First : It’s a good idea for both you and your partner to talk to a lawyer before you sign anything. A lawyer can explain the different ways to manage your money and property if you ever split up or if one of you passes away. Sometimes, it’s a good idea for each person to get their own legal advice to make sure the agreement is fair to both of you.
- Signing the Contract : You, your partner, and a notary (a legal professional who makes sure your signatures are real) need to sign two copies of the ANC before your wedding day. You can also sign a special document (a Power of Attorney) that lets the lawyer sign the ANC for you if you can’t be there in person.
- Registering the Contract : After signing, the ANC needs to be sent to the Deeds Office near where you live to be officially registered. This should be done within three months after the notary signs it. There’s a fee to register the document, which is the cost of making everything official.
