Matrimonial property regime for mixed couples

The matrimonial property regime is the way in which spouses manage their property. Under Tunisian law, there are two main regimes:

• the separation of property regime, under which each spouse has their own separate property and has no rights over the property of the other;
• the community of property regime, under which certain property acquired by each spouse during the marriage becomes jointly owned with the other spouse.

The matrimonial property regime of mixed couples is determined by the law of the first marital home. Therefore, if the marriage is celebrated in Tunisia, the matrimonial property regime is not necessarily that of Tunisian law.

Tunisian law permits a change of matrimonial property regime, but subject to certain conditions.