My husband went missing during hostilities. Can I apply to the court to have him declared dead earlier than two years after the end of hostilities?
Answer provided 01.09.2025 19:13
A natural person who has gone missing in connection with hostilities or an armed conflict may be declared dead by a court after the expiration of two years from the date of the end of hostilities. Taking into account the specific circumstances of the case, the court may declare a natural person dead before the expiration of this period, but not earlier than the expiration of six months.
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