A client asked me how long a couple must live together, before they are regarded as being in a common-law marriage.
Common-Law marriage
In South African law,...
In South Africa, there are several ways of getting married, depending on religion, custom or tradition.
South Africans can choose to get married in terms of...
Beyond having someone to call “hubby”, there are other benefits enjoyed by partners who are bound by a legally recognised marriage. This includes:
Duty of support:
If you are married, you and your spouse are obliged to support each other, depending on your respective…