So, you have chosen the girl, she has said YES!, but what about the Antenuptial contract (ANC)? Firstly, it is important to remember that you are automatically married in community of property, except when you sign an ANC to change the system which will be used to govern your marriage. If you therefor don’t want to be married IN community of property you have to sign and register an ANC.
It’s important that both of you consult the lawyer who is drawing up the ANC – because both parties need to be fully aware of the consequences of the ANC.
Here are some requirements on the registration of an ANC:
Even though she has said YES and she is wearing your ring, you have to start this important new chapter by gaining enough information about ANC’s and whether it is something that you need to sign and register.
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