Families today are more diverse than ever: people live together married, unmarried, with and without children, or as blended families. However, couples are often unaware of the specific rights, entitlements, and obligations that marriage entails – and what applies to couples living together without being married. The magazine "Yes. No. Maybe?" informs families, both married and unmarried, about the most important regulations concerning assets, pensions, alimony, and child custody.
If couples are not well-informed about the specific rights, obligations, and entailed by marriage—and what applies to couples in cohabiting relationships—this can lead to unpleasant surprises if a relationship fails or the family is struck by tragedy. Furthermore, the magazine aims to encourage couples to make agreements and consciously shape their lives together. The magazine is jointly published by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs and the Federal Ministry of Justice.
The magazine is available for immediate download or can be ordered from the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth:
Yes. No. Maybe? – BMBFSFJ
Source: Federal Ministry of Education, Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, May 8, 2026
