Etienne Bedeker Blog
How to Prepare for Divorce Financially and Emotionally
Divorce is one of the most challenging experiences a person can face. It is not only a legal process but also an emotional and financial transition that can affect every aspect of your life. For many people, the uncertainty surrounding divorce creates stress,...
How an Unopposed Divorce Moves Through the Court System Faster
Divorce does not always mean a drawn-out court battle. In South Africa, many divorces are finalized relatively quickly — sometimes within a few weeks — when they are unopposed. If both spouses agree on the terms of their separation, the legal system is designed to...
When Should You Review Your Antenuptial Agreement?
An antenuptial agreement is a critical legal instrument for couples in South Africa who want to protect their assets and clarify financial responsibilities before marriage. Drafting an antenuptial agreement with a qualified attorney, like Etienne Bedeker -...
Constitutional Court Clarifies Property Consequences of Customary and Civil Marriages
The Constitutional Court has delivered an important judgment clarifying the legal relationship between customary marriages and later civil marriages concluded between the same spouses. In VVC v JRM and Others [2026] ZACC 2, the Court confirmed that a customary...
Understanding Antenuptial Agreements in South Africa
Marriage is not only an emotional and personal commitment but also a legal partnership. In South Africa, couples who are planning to get married must carefully consider how their assets and finances will be managed during their marriage. One of the most important...
Why Using an Attorney for Trusts Registration Saves You Money and Legal Problems in the Long Run
Many South Africans—especially farmers, business owners, and property investors—use trusts to protect their wealth, manage estates, and secure a long-term financial legacy. Trusts are powerful legal structures. When properly set up, they can safeguard generational...
Marriage in Community vs Out of Community of Property: What You Need to Know Before Saying “I Do”
Marriage is one of life’s biggest commitments, but in South Africa it also comes with an important legal decision: choosing the right matrimonial property system. For many couples, especially farmers, landowners, and entrepreneurs, this choice will determine the...
Business Rescue vs Liquidation
What’s the Difference Between Business Rescue and Liquidation?Business Rescue A legal process designed to save a financially distressed company. A business rescue practitioner is appointed to prepare a plan to restructure the business so it can survive, or at least...