Community of property and marriage contracts

If you are getting a divorce and were married in community of property or under a marriage contract, the division of the common property and settlement of the marriage contract form a major part of this process. Our legal specialists in marital community property and marriage contracts (prenuptial/postnuptial agreements) can provide you with reliable advice, drawing on a wealth of practical experience. Depending on your situation, you may be able to jointly agree on a suitable solution with the help of one of our experienced family law mediators.

Couples who are planning to marry or conclude a registered partnership can also turn to our team for expert advice about the consequences for the matrimonial property regime, the different options and which is best suited to your particular situation. In today’s world, making well-considered, reasoned decisions about such eventualities is only sensible, as the impact of the decisions you make about this before or during your marriage can be immense. Where there is a business or a significant difference in the spousal partners’ financial positions, it is particularly important to consider arranging a marriage contract keyed to the specifics of the situation. We can also provide comprehensive advice on how to proceed when there is a business to be ‘divided’ or ‘settled’.