Statute
Family Code
Article
Art. 77
Topic
Form of marriage settlements; in writing before marriage
Year
1987

The provision

The marriage settlements and any modification thereof shall be in writing, signed by the parties and executed before the celebration of the marriage. They shall not prejudice third persons unless they are registered in the local civil registry where the marriage contract is recorded as well as in the proper registries of properties. (122a)

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