Family Law (Maintenance of Spouses and Children) Act, 1976

PART IV

Miscellaneous

Property in household allowance.

21.—Any allowance made by one spouse to the other spouse after the commencement of this Act for the purpose of meeting household expenses, and any property or interest in property acquired out of such allowance, shall, in the absence of any agreement, whether express or implied, between them to the contrary, belong to the spouses as joint owners.