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It is extremely important that both parties wishing to marry understand the implications of the type of matrimonial property regime they are about to enter into. Unfortunately, couples focus so much on the marriage ceremony itself that they completely forget the implications of neglecting to make an informed decision regarding the marriage regime, in the unlikely event that they do divorce.
In accordance with the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984, which came into operation on 1 November 1984, there are three forms of matrimonial property regimes in South Africa, namely:
1. Marriages in community of property
2. Marriages out of community of property without accrual
3. Marriages out of community of property with accrual
In accordance with the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984, which came into operation on 1 November 1984, there are three forms of matrimonial property regimes in South Africa, namely:
1. Marriages in community of property
2. Marriages out of community of property without accrual
3. Marriages out of community of property with accrual