CARMEL RICKARD: Constitutional Court’s landmark judgment on unmarried couples
The Constitutional Court’s recent decision about the inheritance rights of unmarried couples may help establish principles to settle their finances when they separate
27 January 2022 - 05:00
In its last decision of 2021, SA’s Constitutional Court delivered a judgment with far-reaching consequences for the estimated 3.2-million people in SA who live together without being married.
The court’s decision will particularly affect situations where one of a couple dies and leaves no will. But it could also affect those who cannot agree on the financial consequences should their relationship end. While the highest court had previously decided the law could not help in such cases, it may now be possible to do so...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.