Writing for Cover magazine, FISA CEO Jan du Plessis explains that South African law is gradually extending greater legal protection to unmarried life partners, reflecting changing family structures and Constitutional Court rulings.
While cohabiting couples still do not enjoy all the rights of married spouses, important developments now recognise reciprocal duties of support in areas such as inheritance and maintenance. However, significant gaps remain, making proper estate planning, wills and cohabitation agreements essential for unmarried couples seeking financial security and legal certainty.
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