The Matrimonia{Property Bill, 2013 385 .. after the man marries another wife shall be regarded as owned by the man and the other wives taking irtto account any contributions made by the man and each of the wives. (2) Despite subsection (I )(b), where it is clear by agreement of the parties that a wife shall have her matrimonial property with the husband separate from that of the other wives, then any such wife shall own that matrimonial property equally with the husband without the participation of the other wife or wives. 1 9. Where one spouse acquires property before or during the marriage and the property acquired during the marriage does not become matrimonial property, but the other spouse ma~es a contribµtion towards the ... ~ · Acquisilion of interest in property by contribution. improvement of the property, the spouse whQ makes a I contribution ac'quires a beneficial interest in trre property ·! equal to the contribution made. 10.( l) Any liability incurred by a spouse before the marriage and . relating . to the property shall, after marriage, remain the liability of the spouse who incurred it. Spousal liability. (2) Despite subsection ( l ), any liability that was reasonably and justifiably incurred shall, if the property becomes matrimonial property be equally shared by the spouses, unless they otherwise agree. (3) Par.ties to a marriage shall share equally any- · .. (a) liability incurred during the subsistence of the marriage; or (b) reasonable and justifiable expense incurred for the benefit of the marriage. 11. During the division of matrimonial property between and among spouses, the customary law of. the communities in question shall, subject to the values and principles Qf the Constitution, . be taken into account I I i I Consideration 6r customary law principles.

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