Marital community ends only upon divorce or annulment; factual separation does not terminate it for social security purposes.
Pologne (PL)
Synthèse Legislator
Généré par l'IAThe Supreme Court reversed the Social Insurance Agency's denial of a family pension, ruling that the marital community persists until a formal divorce or annulment is granted. Although the parties lived separately due to conflict and the woman sought alimony, the court held that factual separation without a judicial decree does not satisfy the statutory requirement for terminating the community. Consequently, the applicant was awarded the pension and costs because the law mandates a court decision to end the marital bond.
Regeste Legislator
Généré par l'IAArt. 70 ust. 3 ustawy z dnia 17 grudnia 1998 r. o emeryturach i rentach z Funduszu Ubezpieczeń Społecznych; The marital community ceases only upon annulment or divorce, meaning factual separation without a court judgment does not terminate the community for social security benefits.