Document background
A Prenup For Second Marriage is a specialized legal document essential for individuals in South Africa who are entering into a subsequent marriage. This document becomes particularly crucial as it must address more complex scenarios than first-marriage prenups, including existing assets, previous divorce settlements, maintenance obligations, and children from prior marriages. The agreement must comply with South African matrimonial law, particularly the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984, and requires proper execution before a notary public and registration in the Deeds Office within three months of the marriage. It typically establishes a marriage out of community of property and contains specific provisions protecting pre-acquired assets, business interests, and inheritance rights. The document serves as a crucial tool for asset protection and financial planning, especially given the complexities that often accompany second marriages in the South African legal context.
