1. Introduction -- 2. The engagement -- 3. The legal requirements for a civil marriage -- 4. Void, voidable and putative civil marriages -- 5. The invariable consequences of civil marriage -- 6. The variable consequences of civil marriage -- 7. The variable consequences of civil marriage -- 8. Alteration of the matrimonial property system -- 9. Dissolution of a civil marriage -- general -- 10. Dissolution of a civil marriage by death -- 11. The grounds for divorce -- 12. Patrimonial consequences of divorce -- 13. Maintenance of a spouse after divorce -- 14. Maintenance of a spouse after divorce -- 15. Miscellaneous matters regarding divorce -- 16. Civil unions -- 17. Customary marriages -- 18. Muslim marriages -- 19. Hindu marriages -- 20. Life partnerships -- 21. Domestic violence -- 22. Children's rights -- 23. Parental responsibilities and rights -- 24. The duty of support in respect of a child -- 25. Guardianship and curatorship.