The lawyer listed the advantages of a prenuptial agreement among Russians

A prenuptial agreement allows you to settle property issues in advance and reduce the risk of conflict during divorce, especially in families with assets, businesses, or children from previous marriages. Olga Dovgilova, Managing partner of the law firm Dovgilova and Partners, told Izvestia about this on April 19.

"A prenuptial agreement is not about distrust, but about a sober view of life in which money and feelings always go hand in hand," she said.

According to the expert, today many couples have assets, businesses, mortgages or children from previous marriages, which makes the issue of property distribution relevant in the event of a divorce. The specialist stressed that the key stage is not the signing of the document, but the discussion of its terms. An open dialogue between partners helps to reduce tension and form a common understanding of the objectives of the agreement.

Dovgilova added that transparency is an important condition: hiding property or debts can lead to the recognition of the contract as invalid. In addition, the document may be challenged if it puts one of the spouses at a known disadvantage.

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The expert explained that the prenuptial agreement can define the order of division of property, the distribution of expenses and obligations, but it cannot regulate issues related to children or limit the basic rights of spouses.

She also noted that the document must be notarized, and the participation of a lawyer helps to avoid ambiguous wording and subsequent disputes. According to the expert, prenuptial agreements are often disputed in case of pressure during signing or significant changes in life circumstances, but they can be adjusted.

"The document doesn't make divorce more likely — it just sets the rules in case it does happen. Just like insurance doesn't cause an accident. Sometimes an honest conversation is enough: what exactly scares, where it seems unfair, what risks each spouse wants to cover," Dovgilova emphasized.

The expert concluded that a prenuptial agreement does not strengthen the relationship by itself, but it allows to reduce the level of conflicts and maintain respect between spouses even in difficult situations.

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