Why is this important
The institution of a marriage contract provides a legal mechanism for protecting the property rights of spouses. In a country where the number of divorces is increasing and there are cases of evasion of alimony obligations, promoting such contracts can increase the financial stability of families.
What happened
- Since the beginning of the year, nearly 32,000 couples have divorced, and about 16,000 people are evading alimony payments.
- The President noted the negative consequences of close relatives and early marriages, and called on young people to work on responsibility.
- Among the proposals is the formalization of marriage contracts as a tool for resolving property issues in marriage and during divorce.
- From December 1, 2025, the requirement for the original marriage contract is canceled — notaries will accept and work with electronic copies that are uploaded to the “Notarius” system.
What does law and practice say?
- According to the Family Code, a marriage contract is an agreement between spouses that regulates their property rights and obligations in marriage and in the event of its dissolution.
- The contract can be concluded before the marriage or during the marriage, but always in writing and with a notarized certificate.
- Starting December 1st, notaries will no longer require original marriage contracts: simply uploading their copies to the “Notarius” system will be sufficient.
- The law prohibits including provisions in the contract that worsen the position of one of the parties, or concerning personal relations or children’s rights — only property matters.
Context
The popularization of marriage contracts will require awareness-raising work at the mahalla level and among young people, especially in rural areas. The electrification of notarial services has already begun: the abolition of the requirement for originals is a step towards simplifying access to such contracts. In society, the task is to maintain a balance between protecting rights and preventing pressure on one of the parties to the contract.
