Participation in acquired property

Participation in acquired property is the default matrimonial property regime under Swiss law. During the marriage, each spouse keeps ownership and management of their assets, divided conceptually into individual property and acquired property. Individual property generally includes assets brought into the marriage, gifts, inheritances, and personal items; acquired property covers earnings and savings accumulated during marriage. On liquidation, each spouse’s net acquisitions are calculated, and the surplus is shared between them. The regime combines economic independence during marriage with participation in marital gains.