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Family law : divorce and division of property. (Russia)
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Question

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).

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Answer

According to Art. 39 parts 1 and 2 of the Family Code of the Russian Federation spouses have equal rights in division of property unless otherwise provided for by a marriage contract concluded by the spouses. A court is entitled to adjudge a bigger share to one of the spouses taking into consideration minor children’s interests.

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