are marriages in barbados under english law?

toffee-pie | 14:11 Wed 17th Jan 2007 | Civil

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my father married his partner in barbados a few years ago and i was wondering if she would get half the share of his wealth if they got divorced. he lives in south africa, if this makes a difference?

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If he lives in SA and divorces in SA, English law won't come in to the equation at all.

The marriage is legally valid and recognised as a legal marriage in the UK.

But if they are resident in SA if and when they divorce, the South African divorce laws shall apply.

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thanks for your help. i appreciate it.

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