The wheels of justice turn slowly, but it seems our justice system is beginning to recognise the rights of people in long-term, co-dependent relationships who have not legalised their relationship through a marriage contract or drawn up a cohabitation agreement.
South African law has never recognised what in other countries are referred to as “common law” marriages. To enjoy the rights of a spouse, you need to have tied the knot legally and registered your union. Unmarried couples don’t have
