Spouse’s duty to contribute to the payment of household expenses in Portugal
Spouses are bound to fulfil various duties when they decide marry. In addition to the well-known duties of fidelity, respect…
Spouses are bound to fulfil various duties when they decide marry. In addition to the well-known duties of fidelity, respect…
What is the definition of marriage? According to Article 1577.º of the Portuguese Civil Code, marriage is defined as “the…
A donation is a contract under which a person, the donor, who makes the donation, disposes of an asset (or…
Marriage, as a contractual legal reality, produces from the date of its execution a series of personal, property and inheritance…
Choice of matrimonial property regime and prenuptial agreements Portuguese civil law has 3 main property matrimonial regimes: 1. Limited Community…
Divorce has, as we all know, profound implications on the lives of spouses, children, other familiy members and, of course,…
Start of the Process The process begins with the declaration of marriage to be made at any Civil Registry Office,…