The law grants spouses equal administrative authority over assets during marriage (1=yes; 0=no)

This indicator evaluates the extent of administrative control that spouses have over their individual and jointly acquired assets throughout the duration of their marriage. A positive indicator signifies that each spouse possesses equal authority to manage and make decisions regarding both their pre-marital and marital assets, without the necessity of obtaining consent from the other for routine administrative actions. Conversely, a negative indicator suggests limitations; for instance, one spouse may have autonomous control over their separate property, but significant actions like selling assets or using them as collateral necessitate mutual agreement. This framework sheds light on the implications for financial autonomy, decision-making processes, and the potential for conflict in financial management within marriages, ultimately informing insights on economic equality and partnership dynamics. Source: