Cohabitation Agreements and Separation of Parties Involved in Cohabitation Relationships
Due to the fact that there is no “law of cohabitation” regulating cohabitation in South Africa, it is essential for parties cohabiting to reduce the terms of their cohabitation to writing.
Due to the fact that there is no “law of cohabitation” regulating cohabitation in South Africa, it is essential for parties cohabiting to reduce the terms of their cohabitation to writing, as the South African courts have on occasion come to the assistance of such couples by deciding that an express or implied universal partnership (societas universorum bonorum) exists between the couple.
Proving the existence and terms of this agreement if not reduced to writing, is not easy.
Furthermore, unless expressly contained in a written agreement, No enforceable right to claim maintenance from a cohabitation partner exists either during the cohabitative relationship, or after termination of the relationship.
Domestic Violence and violence against vulnerable groups of our society is an ongoing issue in South Africa. We understand the sensitive nature of any domestic violence dispute and handle such matters with all sensitivity that they deserve.
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Divorce
The Divorce Act makes provision for two grounds of divorce, namely irretrievable break-down and mental illness or unconsciousness.
Parenting
A parenting plan can be drafted and agreed upon between the parents at any stage and not necessarily only between divorcing parents.
domestic violence
Domestic Violence matters covered are actual or threatened violence or harassment between married or de facto partners living in the same household.
cohabitation
Receive sound advice regarding marriage contracts and antenuptial agreements, before your marriage, with a qualified Gray Burmeister Inc Attorney.
Divorce
The Divorce Act makes provision for two grounds of divorce, namely irretrievable break-down and mental illness or unconsciousness.
Parenting
A parenting plan can be drafted and agreed upon between the parents at any stage and not necessarily only between divorcing parents.
domestic violence
Domestic Violence matters covered are actual or threatened violence or harassment between married or de facto partners living in the same household.
cohabitation
Receive sound advice regarding marriage contracts and antenuptial agreements, before your marriage, with a qualified Gray Burmeister Inc Attorney.