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No more husband’s domicile: How new High Court ruling affects married couples

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In our latest episode, STBB Director and conveyancer, Junel Hickman, discusses the Western Cape High Court’s recent invalidation of the ‘husband’s domicile’ rule. Explaining the purpose of this common law rule, Junel outlines why its abolition matters for gender equality and same-sex marriages, the court’s new gender-neutral framework, and how the ruling impacts married persons, including those who sell or purchase property.
21 Aug English South Africa Business

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