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Good day! I request a consultation regarding obtaining an administrative service for exchanging a foreign passport at a foreign diplomatic institution (FDI). Circumstances: I am a citizen of Ukraine. For a long time (from 2016 to the end of 2022), I legally resided on the territory of a state recognized as an aggressor, based on official residence permits (relevant marks are present in the foreign passport). I am also married to a citizen of this state (I have not changed my surname). Since 2023, I have been permanently residing and working in another country. Please provide a legal clarification on the following questions: 1. Is the list of grounds for refusing to issue a foreign passport (according to Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine Resolution No. 152) exhaustive? Can the fact of residing in an aggressor country in the past be a legitimate reason for refusal or delay in issuing the document beyond the established period? 2. By what legal norms are the consul's powers limited regarding the collection of information not provided for in the application form (questions about political views, details of private life, husband's relatives, etc.)? 3. Am I obliged to provide explanations regarding my stay in the aggressor country until 2022, if this stay was legal? 4. In case of an oral refusal to accept documents due to "the need for additional SSU checks," do I have the right to demand a written decision on refusal or suspension of consideration in accordance with the Law "On Administrative Procedure"? 5. Which norms of the Constitution and laws of Ukraine should be referred to for protection against psychological pressure and to prevent abuse of power by an official? Thank you in advance for your professional assistance.

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06.02.2026 16:09

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I finished Lysychansk Mining College in 1989. I didn't defend my diploma. I want to defend it, and for that, I need to get a certificate.

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01.02.2026 15:20

What can I do in this situation?

An acquaintance was called out in the ass of the court because of how we understood the bank manipulations that happened years ago, the friend was offered such as freelancing, not that casino, games, in short, he received not very large amounts and not very small for a while, but then he went to -, so he went to this money that he earned and threw it away, but recently a message came about going to court, what can be done about it, how to delay the deadlines, how serious this problem is

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13.01.2026 18:11

Request for legal guidance – unpaid model fees (Hamburg)

Добрий день, Ми звертаємося з проханням про правову допомогу. Наші моделі (громадянки України) виконали роботу за контрактами з німецьким модельним агентством (м. Гамбург). Робота була виконана та підтверджена, клієнти оплатили послуги агентству, однак виплати моделям здійснені не були. Наразі компанія подала заяву про банкрутство, при цьому фінансова інформація та розрахунки з моделями не надаються. Це створює серйозні фінансові труднощі для постраждалих осіб. Ми шукаємо первинну юридичну консультацію та, за можливості, допомогу на волонтерських або лояльних умовах щодо подальших правових кроків у Німеччині. Будемо вдячні за будь-яку інформацію або контакти, які могли б допомогти у цій ситуації. Kind regards, Iryna Tymofieieva CEO L-Models MGMT irina@l-models.kiev.ua +3807675069091

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Powers of the Secretary of the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court after the expiration of the term

In accordance with Part 9 of Article 45 of the Law of Ukraine "On the Judiciary and the Status of Judges": "Dismissal from the position of a judge and termination of their powers, the expiration of the term for which the judge was elected as Secretary of the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court or to the Grand Chamber, terminates their powers as Secretary of the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court".

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14.01.2026 11:04

Request for legal guidance – unpaid model fees (Hamburg)

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12.01.2026 14:59

Can a gas stove be used for heating?

Using a gas stove for heating is strictly prohibited due to the high risk of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning, fire, and explosion, as it is not designed for prolonged heating, and tightly closed windows during burner operation prevent oxygen intake and exhaust of combustion products, creating an invisible threat. The use of a gas stove for heating is not directly prohibited by law, but it is very dangerous due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, explosion, and fire, especially without proper ventilation, and can lead to fines or liability for safety violations if an accident occurs

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12.01.2026 14:58

Добрий день немає зв'язку з приватним виконавцем

Current information about the contact details of all private enforcement officers is contained in the Unified Register of Private Enforcement Officers of Ukraine (https://erpv.minjust.gov.ua) and in the Register of Private Enforcement Officers of Ukraine (https://apvu.com.ua/reyestrpv). The Unified Register contains information about the private enforcement officer's office: postal address of the office, phone number, fax number of the office, email address, mobile phone number of the private enforcement officer.

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25.12.2025 11:16

What changes are being prepared in inheritance law in Ukraine?

Two draft laws providing for the recodification of the Civil Code have already been registered in the Verkhovna Rada. They concern the first and second books of the document. On October 22, 2025, deputies adopted draft law No. 14056 (first book) as a basis, and on November 5, 2025, draft law No. 14057 (second book). Other books of the Code, from the third to the ninth, are not yet registered, but their texts have already been published for public discussion. Some of the most important changes concern inheritance law. Its norms are planned to be moved from the sixth book to the seventh book and significantly updated. In particular, digital assets — for example, digital objects or rights — will be able to be included in the inheritance, unless otherwise prohibited by law or terms of use. The order of succession by law may also change: Second priority — grandchildren of the testator (even if their parents are alive). Third priority — full siblings, as well as grandparents on both sides. Fourth priority — aunts and uncles. Fifth priority — persons who lived with the testator as one family for at least five years. Sixth priority — other relatives up to the sixth degree of kinship inclusively, as well as dependents who were not family members. Dependents will be considered minors or incapacitated persons who received financial assistance from the testator as their main or sole source of livelihood for at least five years. Persons who have committed the premeditated murder of the testator or other potential heirs, as well as attempted to take their lives, will lose the right to inherit. Acceptance of an inheritance or refusal of it will only occur through an application to a notary. If an heir does not submit an application within six months, did not live with the testator, and does not belong to socially vulnerable categories, they will be considered to have not accepted the inheritance. Inherited property can be divided by agreement or through court. An inheritance division agreement will be concluded in writing and must be notarized. A separate novelty will be the introduction of inheritance management, which includes corporate rights. Until the heirs receive certificates, the notary will appoint one administrator. This can be: an heir; an executor of the will; a person designated in the will; another person under a management agreement.

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