Who are we talking about?

If one party in the relationship has a so-called "bully/teasing personality trait", i.e. is suddenly angry, aggressive (either verbally or physically), disputes can easily push either party from a minor, insignificant starting point to a psychological and/or economic crisis: the party suffering the aggression, leaving the aggressor in doubt and at a loss as to whether he or she is really the person his or her partner makes him or her out to be, but also the aggressor himself or herself, as his or her emotions do not allow for rational decision-making.

These conflicts do not benefit either party. If disagreements and conflicts cannot be discussed calmly, it is worth considering going their separate ways in the future for their own good.

Since the teasing personality type is often associated with narcissism, psychopathy (limited or complete inability to empathise), such a person finds it very difficult to accept the breakup, so the already temperamental person can very easily lash out at the idea of separation, either at the trial or in a preliminary meeting, which takes place between themselves or typically in front of lawyers.

Divorce is in itself very emotionally demanding, even if it involves two parties capable of compromise and willing to collaborate, preferring a peaceful path: this process, painful for all parties but essential for future happiness, is made even more difficult by the out-of-control, unbalanced behaviour of one of the partners. Delays the progress of the case, increases the lawyer's fees, makes it difficult to achieve the best outcome for both parties.

Not to mention the unforeseeable danger this can pose to their children: seeing their parents acting out, fighting aggressively and loudly can easily traumatise them, and can affect their entire later lives as well.

The law does not like it either

In principle, the Civil Code also encourages the amicable settlement of divorces. If the parties have resolved all the critical issues and come to the court with a solution covering all the essential points, the judge will, after considering the circumstances, dissolve the marriage on the basis of the agreement between them, if the agreement does not conflict with the law, on the basis of the request for dissolution. This saves the parties a great deal of time, effort and money, both for themselves and for the state!

What should we do?

In order to reduce the negative effects of so-called „teasing divorce”:

• If the relationship is in crisis, but the couple decides that there is a chance to repair it, and they would like to do so, a family therapist, relationship counseling psychologist can help.
• However, when it comes to divorce, the role of the attorney is crucial: it is important to choose an attorney who is experienced in the field and can handle conflict situations calmly but firmly.
• Ideally, before filing a petition for divorce, the parties should clarify and then agree on how the divorce will be conducted, any issues concerning children (access, maintenance, alimony) and the division of property. An experienced attorney can be very helpful in this respect, in order to draw up an agreement that is acceptable to all parties, in the light of the law.
• Arguments at the lawyer’s office and in court should be kept to a minimum. At the lawyer's, try to reach an agreement, as any dispute will only increase the lawyer's fee, not the chance of a more favourable outcome.
• In court, if the parties have children, it is essential that neither party shows aggressive or upset behaviour when deciding on the conditions of childcare and contact, because if the judge considers that one of the parties does not ensure the emotional and physical upbringing of the child, he or she may restrict or completely deprive the parent who is unable to control his or her own behaviour of the right of contact.

Summary

It is therefore important to warn the abusive party of the dangers of his or her behaviour: neither a delay in the proceedings nor higher than necessary costs of proceedings can be in the interest of either party.

The offending person may not be aware of the consequences of their actions, but he/she has a moral and legal duty to consider the best interests of the child, and in this context, in the spirit of healthy psychological development, to spare the minor from conflicts between parents (see our previous article).

If you have any further questions, or if you wish to dissolve your marriage by mutual agreement, or if you need representation in a child custody case, please feel free to contact us!

Government Decree No. 415/2025 (XII. 23.) on the amendment of consumer protection–related government decrees with a view to ensuring a higher level of consumer protection introduces substantial changes in the field of consumer protection as of 2026.

In this article, we briefly summarise those amendments which will be perceptible to consumers in everyday life and may be of particular practical importance from 2026 onwards.

Government Decree No. 415/2025 (XII. 23.) amends a total of six government decrees related to consumer protection.
The objectives of the amendments are, on the one hand, to strengthen consumer protection and, on the other hand, to reduce the administrative burden on businesses, while also ensuring compliance with EU law and legal harmonisation.

Government Decree No. 448/2025 (XII. 29.) amends Government Decree No. 327/2015 (XI. 10.) on the detailed rules of professional practice related to surveying and cartographic activities for non-cadastral purposes by introducing a new concept and new rules. These amendments will enter into force on 14 January 2026.

The most significant change is the introduction of the concept of the planning base map, the preparation of which now mandatorily requires the setting out of the property boundary.

In practice, the new regulation aims to ensure more uniform, more accurate and, from the perspective of the planning process, more reliable base maps, which may help prevent future conflicts and legal disputes. At the same time, the additional requirements are likely to slow down procedures and increase costs, and stakeholders should be prepared for this impact.

What Do Carriers and Affected Businesses Need to Know?

On 23 December 2025, two new pieces of legislation affecting public roads and freight traffic were promulgated, both of which entered into force on 1 January 2026. The primary objective of the new regulatory framework is to ensure that international and domestic transit traffic is conducted along uniform, legally designated routes, primarily using high-capacity dual-carriageway (2×2 lane) road networks. The regulation serves both to enhance road safety and to reduce the burden on residential areas and secondary roads.

The two relevant legal instruments are: 

• Decree No. 44/2025 (XII. 23.) of the Ministry of Construction and Transport (ÉKM), aimed at defining the Hungarian sections of the transit route network; and

• Government Decree No. 439/2025 (XII. 23.), aimed at curbing freight traffic diverted from expressways.

Opinion leaders, commonly referred to as influencers, have become key actors in modern communication as a result of the rapid expansion of the internet and social media.
The development of digital technologies, the widespread use of smartphones, and the global proliferation of social media platforms—such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch—have fundamentally transformed users’ content consumption habits, as well as their entertainment and purchasing behaviours. As a consequence, influencer marketing has emerged as one of the most significant and fastest-growing tools of the modern advertising market.

By way of an interesting observation, it should be noted that, from a legal perspective, the category of influencers is not limited to natural persons acting as opinion leaders. An influencer may also include a CGI or deepfake character, an animal, or even an object.

The rapid growth of this phenomenon and the intermingling of personal and commercial content on social media platforms primarily justify the need for regulation in this field. For consumers—particularly audiences younger or older than the average user—it is often not clear whether an influencer’s recommendation is based on a paid collaboration, the provision of a gifted product, or another form of material interest.

The Hungarian Civil Code recognises the existence of a domestic partnership in two distinct forms. It sets forth the institution of marriage, which several legal scholars have described in elevated terms as an “emotional and economic alliance,” and it also provides for the possibility of living together without entering into marriage, in the form of a cohabitation (élettársi kapcsolat). The law strictly characterises this latter form as an obligational legal relationship, regulated under Title XXV of the Book on the Law of Contracts.