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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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