Cohabitation without marriage registration poses a threat to… (брак · семья · сожительство)
Cohabitation without marriage registration poses a threat to national security. Of course, it is better than having no children at all, but it has its downsides compared to having children within a legal marriage or even a registered cohabitation, as such a family is initially created as incomplete, the expert explained.
Consensus
- Cohabitation without marriage is viewed as a threat to national security by Russian officials.
- The trend of cohabitation is seen as contributing to the decline of traditional family structures.
- There is a concern that cohabitation may lead to fewer children and less stable family units.
- The Ministry of Justice is monitoring potential changes to the Family Code.
Points of divergence
- Cohabitation is often a transitional stage to marriage, but not always. — vm
- Cohabiting couples are less likely to have children together, especially if they have children from previous relationships. — vm
- According to 2022 Rosstat data, only 45% of men and 46% of women in cohabiting relationships intend to marry after having children. — vm
- The Ministry of Justice is actively monitoring changes to the Family Code. — tvrain
Coverage (2 sources)
- How Civil Cohabitation Differs from Cohabitation and Its Drawbacks: Experts Explain — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Justice: Cohabitation without marriage is a threat to national security — Дождь