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The Marital Property Regimes in Brazil
Faculty of Law, Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Beijing Law Review·Volume 16 (2025)·Pages 1371–1389·Published 28 July 2025·DOI10.4236/blr.2025.163069
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Abstract
The paper offers a comprehensive examination of marital property regimes in Brazil, emphasizing their impact on asset management and inheritance within family unions. It details the legal frameworks that govern marriage and stable unions, focusing on four primary property regimes: Universal Community of Property, Partial Community of Property, Separation of Assets, and Final Participation in Acquired Assets. Through a comparative analysis, the paper elucidates the practical implications of these regimes for property ownership and succession, highlighting their significance within Brazil’s socio-legal context.
KeywordsProperty RegimesMarriageStable UnionFamily PlanningCommunity PropertyMoiety
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