Marriage contracts on the rise: How to secure your assets!

Marriage contracts on the rise: How to secure your assets!

On May 24, 2024, there was a dramatic incident in the Messepark in Dornbirn when a clothing store recorded such overcrowded air that customers complained about respiratory trait. In order to ensure the safety of visitors, the administration was forced to clear the entire exhibition park. A total of 25 people had to be medical symptoms medically, while four of these people had to be taken to the hospital, such as Vol.at reported.

storm and floods

The weather conditions in Vorarlberg were critical towards the end of May, as heavy rain and floods met large parts of the region. The affected areas included the Lake Constance region, the lower Rheintal, the Bregenzerwald and the Kleinwalsertal. However, there was no feared evacuation of the Leiblachtal, which is interpreted as a positive event in the emergency situation. The change in the weather not only has to worry, but also led to significant operations by the rescue workers to ensure the safety of the residents.

In view of the high divorce rate in Vorarlberg, in which almost every second marriage is not permanent, there was an increase in the demand for marriage contracts. According to a survey by the notary's chamber, only around 4 % of marriages have such a contract. Richard Forster, spokesman for the Vorarlberg notaries, emphasized that since the legislative adjustment has taken place in 2010, a significant change has taken place that enables couples to make clear regulations regarding assets and property ownership, which is particularly important in the event of a separation. orf Vorarlberg reports on the increasing awareness of the need for the need for such legal precautions, especially in parties who often have poorer legal framework in the event of a separation.