Social and Legal Studios
ISSN 2617-4162
e-ISSN 2617-4170
Publisher: Lviv State University of Internal Affairs
Abstract
The study explored legal inconsistencies in Albaniaʼs matrimonial property and commercial law, where differing traditions create uncertainty in classifying business assets acquired during marriage, impacting spousesʼ rights and creditor claims. The purpose of research was to identify the applicable law on the commercial activities started and/or managed by each spouse during marriage, as well as to investigate the inconsistencies between family and commercial legislation. The study employed a comprehensive legal research methodology, integrated desk legal analysis, case law examination, comparative study, and doctrinal legal research, with a particular focus on analysing national and foreign legislation, judicial decisions from the Albanian and Italian High Courts, and academic legal doctrine to assess the intersection of matrimonial property and commercial law. The study analysed the Family Code of Albania and the Law on Entrepreneurs and Commercial Companies. These two sets of legislation were enacted at different times and are based on distinct legal models. The study demonstrated that, they lack coordination, making their practical application challenging for Albanian courts. Additionally, it examined the influence of the Civil Code of Italy on the Albanian legislation regarding the regulation of the matrimonial property regimes. Although the community property regime is modelled after Italian law, there are some differences between the two legal systems when it comes to commercial activities established during marriage. The study lays the groundwork for legal reforms to harmonize matrimonial property and commercial law in Albania, ensuring clarity in business asset distribution
Keywords: community of acquisitions; spousesʼ party autonomy; entrepreneur; commercial company
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