As far as I know there is a minimum age difference between an adoptive parent and an adopted child. In case the difference is 8 years I do not have a right to adopt. Is it so? What is the minimum age difference?

I was asked to perform a divorce certificate in order to exchange my passport to anew one. Is such requirement lawful? As I submitted an extract from a divorce decree that came into effect.

What is the purpose of a marriage contract?

How does a marriage contract look like? How shall it be legally formed? What are the main provisions contained in such contracts?

Is it possible to conclude a marriage contract with a common-law spouse? And what about those married for a long period of time?

A room was purchased under a contract of annuity during marriage. Do I have a right to a half of it after divorce?

Does a foreign citizen married to a Russian citizen have a right to spouse's property purchased before the marriage in case of divorce? Are New Zealand Laws applicable to termination of a marriage between a Russian and a New Zealand citizens? Who of the spouses will take care of children after divorce?

An apartment was purchased during marriage and registered in wife's name. How will the apartment be divided in case of divorce (there are 2 children – 11 and 12 years old).

The situation: a wife, a husband and two adult daughters! Life has become unbearable in the last 5 years, normal communication is not possible. In which cases children effect alimony payments to their parents? Because when a conversation about divorce started the husband said that he would go to law and his daughters would have to pay alimony to him. How is it possible? Please help!

My daughter got divorced. Does she need his consent in case she gets married again and her new husband wants to adopt her child? Her future husband is a foreigner. He is a man of solid character. What actions can be taken in case her ex-husband disagrees.