Bregmans can help you choose which type of marriage contract is best suited to your circumstances. Your marriage will automatically be one in community of property if you choose to marry without a marriage contract (an antenuptial contract or ‘ANC’). If you decide to marry out of community of property, you need to approach a notary to draw up an ANC which is registered in the Deeds Office. If you enter into an ANC the marriage will automatically be subject to the accrual system unless you specifically exclude this from your contract. You must sign the ANC before you get married.