The Generic Divorce Agreement is a fundamental legal document used in South African divorce proceedings to formalize the terms of marriage dissolution. It serves as a comprehensive settlement agreement that can be made an order of court, incorporating all aspects required under South African family law. This document is typically used when parties have reached consensus on divorce terms and wish to formalize their agreement in compliance with the Divorce Act and related legislation. The agreement covers essential elements including division of assets, maintenance obligations, arrangements for children (if applicable), pension interests, and other matrimonial matters. It must align with South African legal requirements and can be adapted to various marital regimes (in/out of community of property). The document forms the cornerstone of an uncontested divorce but can also serve as a negotiation framework for contested matters.
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1. Parties: Full details and domicilium citandi et executandi of both spouses
2. Background: Details of the marriage, including date, place, regime, and brief context for divorce
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Dissolution of Marriage: Terms regarding the dissolution of marriage and grounds for divorce
5. Division of Joint Estate: Comprehensive arrangement for division of all assets and liabilities
6. Children: Arrangements regarding care, contact, and guardianship of minor children
7. Maintenance: Details of maintenance obligations for children and/or spousal maintenance
8. Legal Costs: Allocation of legal costs related to the divorce proceedings
9. General Provisions: Standard clauses including entire agreement, amendments, governing law, and jurisdiction
1. Pension Interests: Section dealing with division of pension interests, required if either party has pension/retirement funds
2. Foreign Assets: Specific provisions for assets held outside South Africa, needed if parties have international holdings
3. Business Interests: Arrangements regarding shared business interests or companies, included if parties have joint business ventures
4. Religious Matters: Specific provisions regarding religious divorce requirements, needed for religious marriages
5. Restraint of Trade: Provisions preventing competition in shared business interests, needed if parties operated business together
6. Trust Interests: Arrangements regarding trust assets and beneficiary rights, needed if parties have trust interests
7. Immigration/Citizenship: Provisions regarding residency or citizenship matters, needed for international marriages
1. Schedule A - Assets and Liabilities: Detailed inventory of all assets and liabilities with agreed division
2. Schedule B - Maintenance Calculations: Detailed breakdown of maintenance calculations and payment arrangements
3. Schedule C - Parenting Plan: Comprehensive parenting plan including care arrangements, contact schedules, and holiday arrangements
4. Schedule D - Personal Effects: List of personal belongings and their allocation between parties
5. Schedule E - Insurance Policies: Details of life, medical, and other insurance policies and their treatment
6. Appendix 1 - Children's Education Plan: Detailed arrangements for children's education including costs and responsibilities
7. Appendix 2 - Property Valuations: Professional valuations of major assets such as properties and businesses
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