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The Hungarian Civil Code recognises the existence of a domestic partnership in two distinct forms. It sets forth the institution of marriage, which several legal scholars have described in elevated terms as an “emotional and economic alliance,” and it also provides for the possibility of living together without entering into marriage, in the form of a cohabitation (élettársi kapcsolat). The law strictly characterises this latter form as an obligational legal relationship, regulated under Title XXV of the Book on the Law of Contracts.

Under the Act on the Protection of Local Identity (Hötv.), more than fifty local governments have already enacted decrees. The law regulates settlement in municipalities in order to allow local governments to protect their traditions, social order, and values. The content of these decrees varies significantly, as the Hötv. grants municipalities a very broad scope of discretion. Due to the diversity of the regulations, let us take a closer look at exactly what authorizations municipalities have.

Do I have to attend my own wedding in person? Is it possible to get married online, remotely? Our article is about the interesting aspects of remote weddings, and marriages concluded by proxy.

In addition to emotional challenges, divorces can cause significant financial difficulties for families. In our article, we try to help you reduce costs with some practical advice.

While more and more people are living in a cohabitation without marriage and the number of marriages is constantly decreasing, there are still countless misconceptions about this form of relationship. In our article, we would like to draw attention to some significant differences between marriage and cohabitation.