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In the Marriage Series this week, Ann-Suhet Marx explains why South African law places a clear legal duty on both parents to financially support their children regardless of marriage or separation.

Legal expert Ann-Suhet Marx explains why marriage disputes in South Africa are rising as couples enter unions later in life with complex financial arrangements.

Recognised in law and binding in property, customary marriage cannot be undone by tradition alone. Cor Van Deventer examines the legal realities couples must understand.

Cor Van Deventer explains why unmarried couples in South Africa cannot rely on verbal promises and why a properly drafted life partnership agreement is essential to prevent costly property and credit disputes.