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Proposed amendments could affect division of assets
DURBAN - Part of South Africa's marriage law could soon be overhauled, with the General Laws Amendment Bill set to be tabled in Parliament.
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One proposed change would empower the courts to redistribute assets in the event of a divorce or death, even overriding certain terms of a marriage contract.
The aim is to protect spouses who might otherwise be left with nothing. Melusi Xulu, Managing Director at Donda Attorneys discuss this further with eNCA.
