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Risks and Benefits of Marriage in Community of Property

Posted on 2/27/2025 1:34 PM By Cor van Deventer

In South Africa, the default system is marriage in community of property, unless a couple signs an antenuptial contract before the wedding. While this system offers benefits such as shared ownership of assets, it also comes with risks, particularly regarding debt liability and financial independence.

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