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Marriage and family

The decision to marry or enter into a partnership is an important step – also in legal terms. Who is liable for debts? What happens to assets in the event of separation? How can retirement provisions be arranged? We will discuss with you whether and which legal arrangements should be made so that your future together is on a secure footing.

Your notary for marriage contracts, partnership agreements and family law

The decision to marry is one of the most important in your life. This is because, in addition to many beautiful aspects, a union also brings with it legal challenges. Who is liable for debts? How are the assets divided? What claims are there in the event of separation or death? A marriage contract or a partnership agreement can help to clarify financial and legal issues at an early stage and make provisions for possible emergencies.

New questions may also arise during the course of the marriage or partnership: from arrangements for periods of child-rearing to the distribution of assets in the event of separation. Family law arrangements also offer opportunities to take advantage of tax allowances. Whether it's a prenuptial agreement or an agreement on the consequences of divorce – we support you with individual solutions that protect your interests and provide security.

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Marriage and partnership contracts

Marriage contracts secure the desired matrimonial property regime and clarify maintenance, division of assets and retirement provisions. Marriage contracts are an important building block for legal security, especially in the case of company investments.

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Arrangements in the event of separation or divorce

Divorce settlement agreements regulate the division of assets, debts, maintenance and custody. This helps to avoid lengthy conflicts.

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Legal regulations for unmarried couples

Partnership agreements secure assets and maintenance. This allows you to make arrangements for joint real estate and later Precautionary measures in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

A prenuptial agreement is not absolutely necessary, but is usually very useful. A prenuptial agreement can regulate aspects such as accrued gains during the marriage, the division of assets in the event of divorce, maintenance issues and pension provision (pension equalization). Further points can be added depending on individual needs. A prenuptial agreement offers legal certainty and helps to avoid later conflicts, particularly in the case of differing income and asset situations or company shareholdings.

Without a marriage contract, the statutory matrimonial property regime of community of accrued gains applies. In simple terms, this means that in the event of a divorce, the assets acquired by both partners during the marriage are divided equally. Similarly, the pension entitlements acquired by both partners during the marriage are divided equally.

Yes, unmarried couples can conclude partnership agreements (which are similar to marriage contracts) to regulate the distribution of assets, maintenance issues and pension provision.

Yes, marriage contracts can be amended by mutual agreement and notarized at any time, for example if your life situation changes.

In a divorce settlement agreement, arrangements can be made regarding, for example, accrued gains, maintenance, division of assets and pension entitlements. This ensures an amicable solution.

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