Divorce Amendment Bill

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South Africa enacts law recognizing Muslim marriages for divorce proceedings

By Ragheema Mclean President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed the Divorce Amendment Bill into law, recognizing Muslim marriages and providing statutory protection for women and children during marital dissolution. Prompted by a Constitutional Court ruling, the amendment addresses previous shortcomings by defining Muslim marriages and ensuring protection for dependents, asset redistribution, and forfeiture of patrimonial benefits. The amendment aims to provide Muslim couples married under Islamic law with statutory protection without […]

today10 May 2024

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