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Elderly person reviewing pension payment documents abroad with a lawyer

The Pension Fund May Refuse Payments Abroad: Lawyers Reveal Hidden Risks and Nuances of International Treaties

Economy 08/18/2026, 07:18
⚠️ Attention pensioners: having an insurance record in Ukraine does not guarantee a pension abroad! Lawyers have revealed hidden risks of international treaties. 📉 Why the PFU may refuse or stop payments: ❌ Lack of an agreement with the country of residence. ❌ Principle of proportionality (payments only for the record in Ukraine). ❌ Principle of territoriality (the country of residence pays the pension). ❌ Missing annual identification. 📄 Experts advise: do not trust general phrases, but study the full text of the specific agreement before moving. #Pension #Ukraine #Emigration #PFU #LegalAdvice
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Two elderly women counting money and putting it into a piggy bank, illustrating the financial concerns of single pensioners and the risk of losing benefits due to children's registration.

Lonely pensioners risk losing the allowance: why children's registration can become a problem

Economy 08/11/2026, 06:39
🚨 Lonely pensioners may lose the allowance due to children's registration! 🏠💰 If you are 80+ years old and live alone, but your children are registered in your apartment — you may not receive compensation of 1,038 UAH. A lawyer explained how to deregister children without their consent and what to do if they are subject to military duty. 📜⚖️ #pensions #Ukraine #socialassistance #pensioners
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Car driving on a road with deep potholes and puddles, which can cause suspension damage — a relevant issue for claiming compensation in 2026

Hit a pothole and damaged the suspension: how to get compensation for road damage in 2026

Incidents 08/09/2026, 07:24
💸 Damaged suspension on a pothole? In 2026, you can claim compensation! 🚗 Lawyers remind: simply repairing the car is not enough. To get money from the road owner, you need to: 1️⃣ Document the pothole and the accident site (photo/video). 2️⃣ Call the police to file a report. 3️⃣ Save receipts from the service station. According to Traffic Rules and the Civil Code, damage is compensated in full, but you must prove the fault of the responsible party. ⚖️
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Young couple in a civil partnership discussing financial documents and property while sitting on the floor in a living room with a laptop and papers

Cohabitation in Ukraine: When property can be divided without a marriage certificate, and when it cannot

Politics 08/08/2026, 09:50
🏠 Cohabitation in Ukraine: how to divide property without a marriage certificate? 📜 According to Art. 74 of the Family Code of Ukraine, cohabitants have the right to joint property, but only upon proof of a "common household". 💼 ⚖️ Courts require not just cohabitation, but mutual rights and obligations. 🚫 Romantic relationships ≠ family in the eyes of the law. 💰 Property in the name of one partner is personal until proven otherwise. 🏡 Installment real estate is divided only based on actual contributions. 📝 Lawyers' advice: conclude a written agreement on the property regime in advance! #Ukraine #Cohabitation #Property #LegalAdvice #FamilyLaw
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Man and woman anxiously reviewing payment documents for occupied property to avoid fines in 2026

Erroneous bills for occupied property: how to avoid debts and fines in 2026

Economy 08/06/2026, 20:21
🚨 Erroneous bills for occupied property: what to do? If you received a bill for destroyed or occupied property, you cannot ignore it! After 60 days, it will become a debt with fines and penalties. 📉 Fines: 5-10% of the debt amount. ⚖️ Risks: Property seizure and forced collection through the court. ✅ How to fix it: 1. Do not wait for court. 2. Log in to the STS Electronic Cabinet. 3. Submit an application for data reconciliation in the "Correspondence" menu. 4. Do this within 60 days of receiving the notification. Do not pay for air, but do not ignore the tax service!
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