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Suretyship and Marriage in Community of Property

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In this month’s podcast, Olivia Harvey explains what a suretyship is and the implications of signing surety. Olivia then dives into the effect it will have if you are married in community of property and the consequences of your spouse signing surety on behalf a business - do you need to consent? Will you be held liable?
She also gives options for spouses married in community of property who want to avoid the risks of suretyship.
20 Apr 2023 English South Africa Business

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