Warning for unmarried couples in South Africa

[BusinessTech]

Warning for unmarried couples in South Africa

South Africans who have a life-long partner but are not married must ensure that they have a plan in place in the event of their death.

 

[KleinBoontjie]

However, South Africa does not recognise the concept of a common law marriage

So what is this BS I heard that when you live together for a while, and then split, you must divide everything 50/50?

 

[Brian_G]

So what is this BS I heard that when you live together for a while, and then split, you must divide everything 50/50?

Have to wonder about the article source... but let's see what the forum expits come up with

 

[SauRoNZA]

Has Jack **** to do with being married.

What it should say is that everyone should have a will.

 

[Longboi]

So what is this BS I heard that when you live together for a while, and then split, you must divide everything 50/50?

Communism bruv.

 

[Longboi]

I'd like to see what the verdict is in the case of Furries who are married to animals.

 

[r4nd0m]

So what is this BS I heard that when you live together for a while, and then split, you must divide everything 50/50?

That's common law marriage.

After a period of living together, you are considered legally married without having to formally get married.

South Africa does NOT have that. I believe the UK doesn't either. Some states in America do though and some other countries, perhaps.

“However, South Africa does not recognise the concept of a common law marriage. Living with a partner for an extended period, even with children, does not necessarily lead to financial protection.”

“At the heart of the matter, if you are not married and do not have a cohabitation or universal partnership agreement, you and your partner are not legally entitled to any share of each other’s estate, either upon separation or death.”