Browsing by Subject "Marriage"
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Attitudes towards marriage on the sexual behaviours of female adolescents raised by single mothers
(2014)The aim of this study was to explore the role of attitudes towards marriage on the sexual behaviour of female adolescents raised by single mothers. The main objectives of this study were to compare attitudes towards ... -
Die bestaanbaarheid van gewoonteregtelike huwelike in die lig van die Grondwet
(North-West University, 2005)Customary marriages are essentially polygamous. Courts were of the opinion that the nature of customary marriages are against public policy and natural justice. The Interim Constitution, 1993 gave effect to the consequences ... -
The consequences of the statutory regulation of customary law: an examination of the South African customary law of succession and marriage
(PER/PELJ, 2019)In pluralistic legal systems, the regulation of non-state law through statute carries the risks associated with codification; namely the ossification and distortion of law. This article examines the effects of statutory ... -
The development of a culturally-appropriate marriage enrichment programme for black african married couples: overview of programmes
(Stellenbosch Univ, 2020)Development of knowledge on how to support marriages cross-culturally is necessary to inform appropriate solutions, especially for South Africa, where practical marital challenges amongst Black African married couples who ... -
Die huweliksperspektief van die ongetroude volwasse Tswana-vrou
(North-West University (South Africa), 2002)The objective of this study was to explore and describe the unmarried mature Tswana woman's marriage perspective in order to create guide-lines for marriage preparation to these women. The motivation for the choice ... -
Divorce and reconciliation : an ethical-pastoral study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2001)Since biblical times the stability of marriage has been challenged in numerous ways. As an institution ordained by God it was meant to be a permanent union. However, human beings have found numerous reasons for violating ... -
An embarrassment of riches or a profusion of confusion? An evaluation of the continued existence of the Civil Union Act 17 of 2006 in the light of prospective domestic partnerships legislation in South Africa
(North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus), Faculty of Law, 2010)As it stands, South African family law currently holds that the Marriage Act 25 of 1961 applies exclusively to the solemnisation of heterosexual civil marriages while samesex couples have no choice but to formalise their ... -
Evaluating courts' discretion to award trust assets in divorce matters
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)In recent years, the establishment of trusts has increased. The reason for trusts is mainly for the protection of trust assets. A founder creates a trust by donating assets toward the trust and the trust in turn offers ... -
Faith and the sacramental dignity of marriage: Canonical considerations of the effects of radical error and simulation
(North-West University, 2019)The CIC/83 contains 110 canons on marriage in cc. 1055 – 1165. The canons are a compilation of theological statements that are presented in juridical terms. The first canon, c. 1055, states that (§1) the marriage covenant, ... -
Geslagsrolkonflik tussen egpare in 'n jong huwelik : 'n pastorale studie
(2015)It has been established that there is a deficit of research on the pastoral care of couples struggling with GRC (gender-role conflict). The focus of the study was to provide guidelines for the pastoral counsellor, so that ...