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The revolution in marital property

A new dawn awaits ownership and distribution of property in marriage if Parliament passes draft Bill into law, writes HAROLD AYODO

Disputes over investments accrued during a marriage rage in courts following a divorce petition or separation of spouses. Often, each spouse claims absolute ownership and it is left to judges to distribute the disputed property purely on discretion.

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