💍 Marital Property in BiH – Dividing Assets After Divorce
Marital property includes all assets acquired by spouses during the marriage, regardless of who earned the income. Contribution to the marriage is evaluated broadly, including financial contribution, household work, and care for the family.
🧾 How is marital property determined?
The first step is identifying which assets were acquired during the marriage. Only then can the division occur.
⚖️ Key steps in the division process:
1. Filing a claim to establish marital property
2. Non-contentious division procedure – assets are typically divided equally.
3. Court-ordered sale if the property cannot be divided physically.
🏠 Separate property
Not all property is marital. Separate property includes:
– assets owned before marriage,
– inherited property,
– gifts intended for only one spouse.
❓ FAQ
1) Is property always split 50/50?
Generally yes, unless one spouse proves a significantly larger contribution.
2) What if a property is registered in only one spouse’s name?
The other spouse may still prove their share as marital property.
3) Can the right to marital property expire?
No – the right does not expire.
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📞 Contact:
Email: ana@raguzlegal.ba
Phone: +387 63 413 147
