Equalization of Accrued Gains
Balancing out the assets acquired during the marriage upon divorce.
Under the statutory matrimonial property regime of the community of accrued gains, the increase in assets earned during the marriage is equalized upon divorce. Whoever achieved the greater gain pays the other half of the difference.
The relevant statutes
§ 1378 BGB
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