Title: Spouses Property Relations Act 1991 [30 December 1991].

POPLINE Document Number: 086548

Corporate Author(s):

Cyprus

Source citation:

EUROPEAN CURRENT LAW, 1992 Aug;(8):57-8.

Abstract:

This document summarizes major provisions of the 1991 Spouses Property Relations Act of Cyprus. After defining the terms used, the Act holds that the obligation for maintenance is mutual and that when marriage cohabitation ceases, either spouse may apply to the court for maintenance. Maintenance can vary according to circumstances such as a spouses age, health, and ability to work; whether a spouse has the care of an underage child or a child with a disability; and whether the spouse is in need of training (limited to three years). Other factors affecting maintenance include the duration of the marriage, if the applicant was responsible in a serious way for the dissolution of the marriage, or if the applicant's need for maintenance has been brought about by the applicant's own volition. The amount of maintenance will reflect need and lifestyle, and a maintenance order may be of a temporary nature. The Act also contains provisions which allow a spouse to file a claim for a portion of an increase in assets to which said spouse has contributed. Maintenance amounts will also reflect such factors as the behavior of both spouses during the marriage and dissolution of the marriage. This Act applies to cases filed after January 1, 1991.

Keywords:

Cyprus
Legislation
Marriage
Spousal Support
Divorce
Separation
Developed Countries
Middle East
Nuptiality
Microeconomic Factors
Economic Factors