In Or Out Of Community?

Monday, March 22, 2010

In the one, there is no hindrance to the bonding of the union; in the other, the spouses do not need each other's consent to enter into transactions, writes Lekopanye Mooketsi

When people enter into marriage, they are given the option of marrying in community of property or out of community of proprty.
In community of property means that the couple jointly owns their property, including things that were accumulated before wedlock. The property is split equally between the couple in the event of a divorce.

On the other hand, out of community of property means that the couple does not jointly own their property.

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In Or Out Of Community?

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