A marriage settlement agreement is a legal agreement between divorced couples that arranges the distribution of assets, child custody, and other legal details. It can be voluntary or mandated by a judge and is enforced by the court. Laws dictate the equitable distribution of assets and child custody. Couples can create their own agreement to […]
During a divorce, marital assets such as real estate, cars, stocks, savings accounts, retirement accounts, businesses, and household items are divided by the court or agreed upon by the couple. Laws vary by jurisdiction, with some dividing assets equally and others dividing them equitably. Real estate can be especially difficult to divide, and retirement plans […]
Matrimonial regimes are laws that govern property ownership for married couples. Couples can choose between different property systems or establish a prenuptial agreement. Common property regimes consider all property jointly owned, while separate property systems allow for individual ownership. Accrual marriage regimes treat assets as joint after separation. Couples should seek advice before making ownership […]
Marital rights refer to the rights of a husband and wife, including the husband’s right to have sex with his wife and act as head of the household. Marriage has historically been a business arrangement with negotiated rights. Men are entitled to sex and control over family affairs, but marital rape is now widely condemned. […]
Conjugal rights refer to the privileges and affections enjoyed between two people in marriage, including cohabitation and common property rights. Violation of these rights may lead to civil suits. Some prisons allow conjugal visits to promote healthy relationships between spouses, but not all prisons recognize conjugal rights. Same-sex partners traditionally have not been afforded many […]
