1. Protect Your Assets
An antenuptial contract (ANC) allows you to keep your personal assets separate. Without an ANC, all assets are shared in a community of property, meaning everything you own – including assets you bring into the marriage – is divided equally. With an ANC, you can ensure your hard-earned assets remain yours.
 
2. Avoid Sharing Debts
An ANC can also protect you from taking on your partner’s debts. Without an ANC, both partners are liable for each other's debts incurred during the marriage. With an ANC, you can keep your financial responsibilities separate, ensuring that you're not liable for any debts your partner might have before or during the marriage.
 
3. Simplify Divorce or Separation
No one enters a marriage expecting it to end, but an ANC can make the process easier should you part ways. It clearly defines how assets and liabilities are divided, making the separation process smoother and reducing potential conflicts.
 
4. Safeguard Your Business
If you own a business, an ANC can protect it from being divided in the event of a divorce. With an ANC, you can ensure that your business remains outside of the marital estate and is not impacted by future relationship changes.
 
5. Avoid Legal Complications
An ANC helps you avoid future legal disputes by setting out clear terms for the division of assets and financial responsibilities. It provides peace of mind and clarity, ensuring that there are no misunderstandings regarding ownership or debt obligations.
 
Protect your financial future with an antenuptial contract. Contact us today to learn more: Nico Marais nico@omplaw.co.za | JJ van der Berg jj@omplaw.co.za