PVL2601
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Assignment 1 Semester 2 2025
UNIQUE CODE:
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
DUE DATE: August 2025
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Question 1
(a) What are the common-law requirements for the duty of support between
spouses?
At common law, a civil marriage creates a reciprocal duty of support between
spouses. This duty applies from the start of the marriage until its termination. However,
the duty is enforceable only if the spouse claiming maintenance is in need and the
other spouse is financially able to provide it. This support includes accommodation,
food, clothing, medical care, and other basic necessities. The extent of the duty is
determined by the spouses’ social status, financial means, and the cost of living at
the relevant time.1
1
Heaton, J. (ed.) Family Law in South Africa (2nd ed., 2022) at 115. See also Oberholzer v Oberholzer 1947 (3) SA
294 (O). Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is”
without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as
a result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for
comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
assignmen
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2025
UNIQUE CODE:
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
DUE DATE: August 2025
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning,
comparison and reference purpose,
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the
contents of this document as your own work,
Fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise
or misuse this document.
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this
document, however the contents are provided “as
is” without any representations or warranties,
express or implied. The author assumes no
liability as a result of reliance and use of the
contents of this document. This document is to
be used for comparison, research and reference
purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or
by any means.
, 0688120934
PREVIEW
Question 1
(a) What are the common-law requirements for the duty of support between
spouses?
At common law, a civil marriage creates a reciprocal duty of support between
spouses. This duty applies from the start of the marriage until its termination. However,
the duty is enforceable only if the spouse claiming maintenance is in need and the
other spouse is financially able to provide it. This support includes accommodation,
food, clothing, medical care, and other basic necessities. The extent of the duty is
determined by the spouses’ social status, financial means, and the cost of living at
the relevant time.1
1
Heaton, J. (ed.) Family Law in South Africa (2nd ed., 2022) at 115. See also Oberholzer v Oberholzer 1947 (3) SA
294 (O). Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is”
without any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as
a result of reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for
comparison, research and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be
reproduced, resold or transmitted in any form or by any means.
