Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the split of vested pension benefits could be refused under Art. 123(2) ZGB or Art. 2(2) ZGB
Decisione estratta
The statutory refusal ground of Art. 123(2) ZGB is limited to obvious unfairness tied to property division or post-divorce economic circumstances; however, manifest abuse of rights under Art. 2(2) ZGB may also exceptionally justify refusal. On the facts, the husband's conduct was not abusive.
Motivazione estratta
The preparatory works, structure of divorce law, and prevailing doctrine show that the legislature limited the hardship clause, but did not exclude the general prohibition of abuse of rights. Mere marital misconduct or a sense of unfairness is insufficient; abuse requires a comparable or similar situation showing treacherous reliance on legal rights.