What the lawyer says

Marriage put to the test: the pros and cons

A prenuptial agreement can be good and fair for both parties.(Bild: stock.adobe.com - Maria Sbytova)

It used to be a tradition and a safeguard, especially for women. But what are the benefits of getting married nowadays - apart from the deep connection with the love of your life, of course? What rights and obligations do you have, what disadvantages do you face? And above all: what should you pay particular attention to today? We asked the expert!

First things first: the desire to connect with the love of your life, to enjoy life together and to face adversity together is part of human nature - and that's all well and good. However, we must not forget that the essence of marriage "is a lifelong and comprehensive union, according to the law," says lawyer Sophie Wagner. This therefore also means that it is "a contract with comprehensive rights and obligations".