Last Updated: January 2026
At Louwrens Koen Attorneys ("we," "us," or "our"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website postnuptialcontracts.co.za or engage our legal services.
We comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA).
To assist you with postnuptial contracts and High Court applications, we may collect the following personal information:
Identity Information: Names, surnames, identity numbers, and marital status.
Contact Information: Email addresses, physical addresses, and telephone numbers.
Financial Information: Details regarding your assets, liabilities, and creditors (required for the solvency test in postnuptial applications).
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data when you visit our website (via cookies).
We will only use your personal information for the purposes for which it was collected and agreed with you. These purposes include:
Legal Services: Drafting legal documents, affidavits, and contracts.
Court Applications: Preparing and submitting applications to the High Court under Section 21(1) of the Matrimonial Property Act.
Communication: Responding to your enquiries and keeping you updated on the progress of your matter.
Statutory Compliance: Fulfilling our obligations to the Deeds Office, Government Gazette, and other regulatory bodies.
Due to the nature of postnuptial applications, we are required to share certain personal information with third parties to fulfill our mandate. These may include:
The High Court: For the application process.
The Deeds Office: For the registration of the contract.
Advocates & Correspondents: Legal professionals instructed to appear in court on your behalf.
Creditors: As required by law, known creditors must be notified of the proposed change in matrimonial regime.
Government Gazette: Public notice as required by the Matrimonial Property Act.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We have implemented reasonable technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure, or access. This includes secure storage of physical files and password-protected digital records.
We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes set out in this notice or to comply with legal retention periods required by the Legal Practice Council and South African tax laws.
Under POPIA, you have the right to:
Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we update or correct any inaccurate information.
Objection: Object to the processing of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to our legal record-keeping obligations).
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Information Officer using the details below.
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect certain website functionalities.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Louwrens Koen Attorneys
Information Officer: [Insert Name of Responsible Attorney]
Email: info@louwrenskoen.co.za
Telephone: 087 0010 733
Address: 416 Kirkness St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083