To amend the—
● Divorce Act, 1979, to provide for consequential amendments of certain sections, arising from the amendments to the Mediation in Certain Divorce Matters Act, 1987, and to provide for the transfer of assets by a court granting a decree of divorce in respect of a marriage out of community of property, regardless of when it was entered into;
● Matrimonial Property Act, 1984, to provide for the distribution of matrimonial property of a marriage out of community of property upon the dissolution of the marriage by death; and
● Mediation in Certain Divorce Matters Act, 1987, to provide for the functions of the Office of the Family Advocate, to provide for the amendment of the short title, and to provide for the amendment of the long title, and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Introduction
Portfolio Committee
National Assembly
Select Committee
National Council of Provinces
Sent for Assent
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| TITLE | BILL NO. | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill (B20-2025) | 2025-08-14 |
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