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Family Law

Material & Moral Compensation in Divorce

Compensation the less-at-fault spouse may claim (TMK 174).

In Short

The faultless/less-at-fault spouse may claim material compensation for impaired interests and moral compensation for harm to personal rights (TMK 174), raised with the divorce case.

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Material & moral

  • Material: for impaired existing/expected interests.
  • Moral: for harm to personal rights.
  • Claimant must be less at fault.

When to claim

Raise it with the divorce case; property division is a separate claim.

This article is for general information and does not replace legal advice. It may change with current legislation and the specific case.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who claims?
The less-at-fault spouse.
When?
With the divorce case.
Both at once?
Yes, if conditions are met.

The right first step shapes the entire process.

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