The default property relations between the spouses, as provided in the Family Code, is absolute community of property. Nevertheless, the future spouses may, in a marriage settlement, agree upon other regime, including the conjugal partnership of gains and complete separation of property. The regime of complete separation of property during marriage does not apply when the marriage settlement is not valid, as when it was not executed before marriage or is void for any reason.
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Conjugal Partnership of Gains: Property Relations in Marriage
We previously noted that we are breaking down the discussion on the property relations of the spouses during marriage under the Family Code, as follows: (1) Prenuptial agreements and introduction to property relations between husband and wife; (2) The system of absolute community; (3) Conjugal partnership of gains; (4) Complete separation of property; (5) Donations by reason of marriage; and (6) Comparison of the various types of property relations between spouses. This post is Part 3.
Continue readingSystem of Absolute Community: Property Relations in Marriage
We previously noted that we are breaking down the discussion on the property relations of the spouses during marriage under the Family Code, as follows: (1) Prenuptial agreements and introduction to property relations between husband and wife; (2) The system of absolute community; (3) Conjugal partnership of gains; (4) Complete separation of property; (5) Donations by reason of marriage; and (6) Comparison of the various types of property relations between spouses. This post is Part 2.
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