One key legal provision that governs these financial matters in South Africa is Section 7 of the Divorce Act 70 of 1979. This section lays out the framework for determining how assets are divided upon divorce. An important aspect of this is the potential for a spouse to claim forfeiture of benefits.

In this post, we will unpack how Section 7 of the Divorce Act operates and explain what a forfeiture claim entails.

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