Property Separation In Ukraine

The main law of Ukraine which settles the property rights and duties of spouses is the Family Code of Ukraine, effective as of 1 January, 2004. 

PERSONAL PROPERTY

The law stipulates the following to be "personal private property" of spouses:

• property acquired by a husband/wife before marriage;
• property acquired by a husband/wife in marriage as gift or heritage;
• property acquired by a husband/wife in marriage with money owned by him or her personally;
• property of personal use including objects purchased with joint money of spouses;
• awards, prizes gained for personal achievements. However court can adjudge a right of the other spouse for a part of this award if he/she somehow contributed to it (by housekeeping, upbringing children, etc.)