THE LEGAL NATURE OF FAMILY-LEGAL CONTRACTS AS AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF PRE-TRIAL SOLUTION OF PROPERTY DISPUTE IN THE FAMILY

Abstract

The article focuses on the concept of family disputes and the socio-legal aspects of resolving family disputes by family members. The author analyzes issues that are causing family disputes to increase day by day, and the resolution of property disputes in court proceedings continues for a long time. In the pre-trial process, the legal nature of the family-legal contract, which is an alternative means of resolving property disputes in the family, is considered. The author draws attention to the fact that the family law agreement is an effective means of resolving disputes between husband and wife regarding the distribution of common property, obligations to pay alimony, and other property issues. The article analyzes the main legal aspects of concluding such contracts, their mandatory written form, conditions of operation and requirements for their content. Guarantees of fulfillment of obligations arising from family law agreements and their significance in ensuring the rights and interests of all participants in family law relations will also be considered. Special attention will be paid to the issues of recognition of such contracts by the courts and law enforcement practice in the field of their enforcement. The author also conducted a sociological survey among the population to determine the attitude of citizens towards family law agreements and their readiness to use this mechanism in practice. Based on the survey data, analytical information is provided that shows how well citizens are aware of the legal possibilities of resolving disputes on a contractual basis. The author concludes that the family law agreement is an important element of civil and family law and can help to resolve disputes peacefully, as well as ensure the balance of interests of spouses in the distribution of property.