Question

Question:

Mark and Alice have been married for several years and have two children. They decide to establish a family home to provide stability and security for their family. However, unforeseen circumstances arise and they encounter certain legal issues regarding their family home.

1. Can Mark and Alice jointly establish a family home without the consent of their children? Discuss the requirements and legal implications.

2. Mark's parents offered to donate a property to Mark and Alice to be used as their family home. However, Mark's siblings are contesting the donation, claiming that they are entitled to a share in the property. Discuss the validity of the donation and the rights of Mark and Alice as the recipients of the property.

3. Unfortunately, Mark and Alice's marriage has been experiencing difficulties and they have decided to separate. What happens to the family home in situations of separation or legal separation? Discuss the rights and obligations of Mark and Alice as co-owners of the family home.

4. Mark and Alice have amassed considerable debts and creditors have initiated legal actions to collect the debts. Can the family home be subjected to execution or forced sale? Explain the exceptions provided by the law.