PVL2601 Assignment 1 — Semester 2
(148712) | 2025 Edition | 50
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PVL2601 Assignment 1 — Semester 2 (148712), due on26 August 2025, aligned with
the University of South Africa (UNISA) curriculum for Family Law. The questions cover South
African Family Law principles, including marriage requirements, matrimonial property regimes,
divorce, parental responsibilities, and customary marriages, as governed by key statutes such as
the Marriage Act 25 of 1961, Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984, Divorce Act 70 of 1979,
Children’s Act 38 of 2005, and Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998. Designed
for UNISA students, this resource ensures accurate preparation for the 2025 academic cycle,
supporting excellence in Family Law studies.
Answer Format
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VL2601 Assignment 1: 50 Multiple-Choice Questions
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on South African Family Law
1 . What is the minimum age for entering a civil marriage without parental
consent under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961?
) 16
a
b) 18
c) 21
d) 15
b) 18
Rationale:Section 24 of the Marriage Act 25 of 1961 stipulates that individuals aged 18 or older
can marry without parental consent. Minors aged 16–17 require parental or guardian consent.
, . Which statute governs the matrimonial property regime of a civil
2
marriage in South Africa?
) Divorce Act 70 of 1979
a
b) Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984
c) Children’s Act 38 of 2005
d) Marriage Act 25 of 1961
b) Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984
Rationale:The Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984 regulates matrimonial property regimes,
including community of property and antenuptial contracts.
. What is the default matrimonial property regime for a civil marriage
3
without an antenuptial contract?
) Out of community of property
a
b) In community of property
c) Accrual system
d) Customary regime
b) In community of property
Rationale:Per Section 2 of the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984, marriages without an
antenuptial contract are automatically in community of property, where assets and liabilities are
shared equally.
4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid civil marriage?
) Mutual consent
a
b) Capacity
c) Cohabitation
d) Lawfulness
c) Cohabitation
Rationale:The Marriage Act 25 of 1961 requires mutual consent, capacity, and lawfulness, but
cohabitation is not a legal prerequisite for a valid marriage.
5. A marriage concluded under undue influence is considered:
) Void
a
b) Valid
c) Voidable
d) Illegal
c) Voidable
Rationale:A marriage under undue influence affects consent and is voidable at the discretion of
the affected party, who may seek annulment through a court.
. What is required to change a matrimonial property regime during
6
marriage?
) Verbal agreement between spouses
a
b) High Court application with a notarial contract
c) Registration at Home Affairs
d) Consent of the Master of the High Court
(148712) | 2025 Edition | 50
Multiple-Choice Questions
Verified Assignment Submission | 100% Accuracy | University of South Africa (UNISA) |
Graded A+
Introduction
his comprehensive set includes50 multiple-choice questions with verified answersfor
T
PVL2601 Assignment 1 — Semester 2 (148712), due on26 August 2025, aligned with
the University of South Africa (UNISA) curriculum for Family Law. The questions cover South
African Family Law principles, including marriage requirements, matrimonial property regimes,
divorce, parental responsibilities, and customary marriages, as governed by key statutes such as
the Marriage Act 25 of 1961, Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984, Divorce Act 70 of 1979,
Children’s Act 38 of 2005, and Recognition of Customary Marriages Act 120 of 1998. Designed
for UNISA students, this resource ensures accurate preparation for the 2025 academic cycle,
supporting excellence in Family Law studies.
Answer Format
ll correct answers are clearly marked inbold and greenfor efficient study and submission
A
accuracy.
VL2601 Assignment 1: 50 Multiple-Choice Questions
P
on South African Family Law
1 . What is the minimum age for entering a civil marriage without parental
consent under the Marriage Act 25 of 1961?
) 16
a
b) 18
c) 21
d) 15
b) 18
Rationale:Section 24 of the Marriage Act 25 of 1961 stipulates that individuals aged 18 or older
can marry without parental consent. Minors aged 16–17 require parental or guardian consent.
, . Which statute governs the matrimonial property regime of a civil
2
marriage in South Africa?
) Divorce Act 70 of 1979
a
b) Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984
c) Children’s Act 38 of 2005
d) Marriage Act 25 of 1961
b) Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984
Rationale:The Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984 regulates matrimonial property regimes,
including community of property and antenuptial contracts.
. What is the default matrimonial property regime for a civil marriage
3
without an antenuptial contract?
) Out of community of property
a
b) In community of property
c) Accrual system
d) Customary regime
b) In community of property
Rationale:Per Section 2 of the Matrimonial Property Act 88 of 1984, marriages without an
antenuptial contract are automatically in community of property, where assets and liabilities are
shared equally.
4. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid civil marriage?
) Mutual consent
a
b) Capacity
c) Cohabitation
d) Lawfulness
c) Cohabitation
Rationale:The Marriage Act 25 of 1961 requires mutual consent, capacity, and lawfulness, but
cohabitation is not a legal prerequisite for a valid marriage.
5. A marriage concluded under undue influence is considered:
) Void
a
b) Valid
c) Voidable
d) Illegal
c) Voidable
Rationale:A marriage under undue influence affects consent and is voidable at the discretion of
the affected party, who may seek annulment through a court.
. What is required to change a matrimonial property regime during
6
marriage?
) Verbal agreement between spouses
a
b) High Court application with a notarial contract
c) Registration at Home Affairs
d) Consent of the Master of the High Court
