Family law : divorce and division of property. (Russia)
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QuestionWhat principles does the Russian court apply when dividing parties’ matrimonial assets pursuant to a divorce?
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AnswerIt is presumed that spouses have equal rights to property acquired in marriage. Property received as a gift, inheritance and other gratuitous transactions is not subject to division. Property acquired after the separation day may be recognized as the property of the spouse who acquired this property.
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