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The content of this module can be graphically represented as follows:
I INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY LAW
In preparation Content of family law
Engagement
Legal requirements
for conclusion of a
valid civil marriage
II MARRIAGE LAW
Civil marriage of minor
III MATRIMONIAL PROPERTY LAW
Void, voidable and
putative civil
marriages
Historical overview of
family law
Invariable consequences
of a civil
marriage
Marriage in community of property Marriage out of community of property Alteration of matrimonial property system
Nature and
contents
Administration of joint
estate
General
Accrual
system
IV DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Death Divorce
General
Customary marriages
concluded before the coming
into operation of Act 120 of
1998
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Grounds Consequences Miscellaneous matters
Forfeiture of patrimonial
benefits
Customary marriages
concluded after the coming
into operation of Act 120 of
1998
Redistribution of
assets
V CUSTOMARY MARRIAGES
Civil marriage by spouse who
is party to a customary
marriage
Maintenance of
spouses
Consequences
iro children
The Constitution and
customary marriages