Few
spouses familiarize themselves with state divorce laws before their wedding day, and if the marriage does end, there is usually a bit of
confusion about who will receives what portion of the marital property.
Geffen says agents should advise attorneys if the foreign party is leaving South Africa soon after signing the offer to purchase, determine whether both
spouses want to own the property despite the prevailing law of the land in which they reside and advise both parties
about withholding tax in order to avoid
confusion down the line.