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Before you say 'I do': The legal conversation every couple should have

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It’s wedding season! In this month’s engaging podcast, Ewin Michael and Dr Samantha Smith unpack the practicalities of antenuptial contracts in South Africa. Explaining the legal distinction between marriages in and out of community of property, the attorneys explore the proprietary and financial consequences of these marital regimes, how the accrual system works, and the circumstances in which concluding an antenuptial contract may be appropriate. For clear and practical information before saying ‘I do’, tune in now.
16 Oct English South Africa Business

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