In post-Soviet countries, the marriage contract still raises a lot of controversy. There was an opinion that he testifies to a lack of confidence in the future life companion. But is it? Let's try to understand the motivation of those who decided to take this step and those who are categorically against the conclusion of such a treaty.
Sociological research suggests that the percentage of supporters of marital contracts increases in proportion to the age of respondents. And this proves that men and women who have faced divorce and division of property after it, more soberly look at the relationship and understand that love today can turn into hatred in 10 years.
Categorical judgments of people who believe that to conclude a marriage contract - a sign of distrust, are based on their own convictions, but they do not think that it does not always infringe on the rights of those who are asked to sign it. For example, a party with less prosperity may find such a proposal as a hint of marriage on the basis of calculation, but even a more affluent partner may not understand the refusal.
The marriage contract is unlikely to solve your family problems, it will only settle your property relations. Of course, in the same America in the marriage contract, you can prescribe almost any item, starting from who is responsible for washing dishes, and ending with how many times a year will have to go on vacation or visit relatives. But, in our country it has a slightly different character. In addition, in Western Europe and Canada, marriage contracts began to be concluded much earlier than ours. And most people believed that this is the lot of wealthy people who will have to share millions, and ordinary citizen of the country, nothing to worry about because of a small room for housing. But today, couples with an average income think about this issue.
By the way, if you believe that it was in the West that the first marriage contracts arose, then you will be surprised to learn that even in Ancient Greece and Rome, future newlyweds signed some kind of contract. The agreement indicated what belongs to each of the pair, and how the property will be shared in the event of a divorce.
If we turn to the family code, we will see that according to the law, all co-acquired property in marriage, in the event of a divorce, will be divided equally, between the former husband and wife. But this state of affairs suits far from everyone, especially if one of the spouses invested in it the money of their parents, and after all, they often act as initiators of signing the treaty. In this case, you can discuss in the contract the fate of all property, including the one that you had in your bachelor life.
It is possible to include a clause according to which one spouse can live on the living space of another only during the time of marriage. By the way, gifts are legally owned by the giver, which means that in the event of a divorce, everything that was given to you in happy moments can be taken away. Why not advance it in the contract in advance, so that you do not have to deal with the blender section and the pots?
Remember that the marriage contract often helps to maintain normal relations after the divorce, because it simplifies the process of dividing cars, apartments, businesses, etc. Moreover, the terms of the marriage contract must be such that not to infringe one of the parties is one of the requirements of the Family Of the Code.
In the marriage contract, as a rule, specific amounts are not prescribed, but everything is calculated as a percentage. If your future husband or you are a citizen of another country, specify if the marriage contract will be effective, in that case.
A marriage contract can not be concluded under duress, but only by mutual consent of the parties. In this regard, and there are conflicts due to the reluctance of one of the pair to sign it.
The contract must be notarized. If necessary, you will have the opportunity to mutually make changes to it, which are also assured by a notary. The specialist will tell you which items should be specified in the document, which are already regulated by law.
A marriage contract can be concluded before the registration of the marriage, but in this case it comes into force at the time of registration. Most often in such contracts, in the future, adjustments are made. It happens that the marriage contract is concluded by couples who are already married for a while. Sometimes, this is facilitated by buying a new living space, a joint business or the birth of children.
For the sake of justice, it is worth noting that some people will initially program themselves for a short marriage and divorce, but it is impossible to predict life and every situation should be considered separately.
If you are afraid of condemnation or misunderstanding from friends or relatives - you should not advertise the fact of signing the contract, so you will avoid unnecessary questions.
There is an opinion that marriage for love and the marriage contract are not compatible, but let me not better just state all the financial issues and live peacefully. Or do you think that all the mummies who stayed with children in their arms, having lost their homes, could even think about such things at the beginning of their family life. The answer is obvious, which means the conclusion suggests that the conclusion of a marriage contract does not in any way mean the absence of sincere, real feelings.
Do not be afraid to discuss the issue of signing a marriage contract with your loved one. On the one hand, you can face misunderstanding and resentment, and possibly vice versa. Whether it is worth entering into marriage contracts, it's up to you and your future or current husband, so listen to your heart, but rather to common sense and make the right choice.