by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Property disputes between unmarried couples are increasingly common in South Africa as more couples choose to live together without marrying. Unlike married spouses, unmarried partners do not benefit from the automatic property and matrimonial rights that...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Life partnerships-long-term, unmarried relationships where partners share a domestic life-have become increasingly common in South Africa. Unlike married spouses, life partners do not benefit from the automatic legal protections marriage affords. As such,...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Life partnerships, often referred to as permanent or long-term relationships between unmarried partners, are increasingly common in South Africa. Many couples choose to live together without marrying, believing that the duration or seriousness of their...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Introduction Cohabitation, commonly referred to as living together or being in a life partnership, has become increasingly common in South Africa. Many couples choose not to marry for personal, cultural, or financial reasons, often believing that long-term...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
Introduction A common question posed by unmarried parents is whether it is legally possible to share custody of a child. Many assume that shared custody is reserved only for married or divorced parents. This assumption is incorrect. South African family law recognises...
by elijah | Jan 13, 2026 | Blog
There is no fixed formula for calculating child maintenance in South Africa. Maintenance is assessed on a case-by-case basis, considering: The reasonable needs of the child; Each parent’s income and earning capacity; Each parent’s financial obligations; The standard...
