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Divorce in Bremen

Everything you need to know about divorce in Bremen

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Step 1⏱ 2–5 Min

Observe separation year

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Frist: At least 1 year before divorce application · Without separation year, divorce only possible in hardship cases.

Before divorce, at least one year of separation is required. You can also live separately in the shared apartment.

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Separated from bed and board - possible in shared apartment too
  • Document separation date (e.g. by email)
  • After 3 years separation: divorce possible without partner's consent
Info about separation year↗⚖️ Compare legal protection ↗
Step 2⏱ 2–5 Min

🏠 Organise your new start

Separation often means a new home. Plan your move early – from the new apartment to utilities and re-registration at the residents' office.

⏰ After separation💰 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos)
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • 🏠 Start looking for a new flat early
  • 📋 Use the moving checklist
  • 🔌 Transfer electricity & internet immediately
  • 💰 Free & non-binding comparison
👉 Umzug jetzt planen ↗👉 Strom & Internet *
⏱ 2 Minuten💰 Kostenlos🔒 Unverbindlich
Step 3⏱ 2–5 Min

Hire a lawyer

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Frist: Before application · Mandatory representation! No divorce application possible without lawyer.

There is mandatory legal representation for divorce - at least the applicant needs a lawyer.

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • For consensual divorce: One lawyer for both is enough
  • Bremen Bar Association for lawyer search
  • Legal aid possible with low income
Lawyer search Bremen↗
Step 4⏱ 5–10 Min

File divorce application

The lawyer submits the divorce application to the responsible family court.

⚠️Court at last joint residence is responsible if one partner still lives there.
⏰ After separation year ends💰 Gerichtskosten nach Streitwert (ca. 250-600 €)

📄 Required Documents

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo
•District Court Bremen: Domsheide 16, 28195 Bremen, Tel. 0421 361-0
•District Court Bremen-Blumenthal: Landrat-Christians-Str. 65a-69, 28779 Bremen
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Pension rights equalization: Automatic for marriages over 3 years
  • Procedural cost assistance possible with low income
⚖️ Fachanwalt finden ↗
Step 5⏱ 5–10 Min

Clarify pension equalization

Pension claims acquired during marriage are divided between partners.

⚠️Pension equalization is automatic - can only be excluded under certain conditions.
⏰ During divorce proceedings💰 Im Gerichtsverfahren enthalten

📄 Required Documents

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • For marriages under 3 years: No pension equalization
  • Waiver possible via notarial agreement
  • Court requests information from pension insurance providers
Info pension equalization↗
Step 6⏱ 5–10 Min

Update documents after divorce

After divorce, name and marital status may need to be changed in documents.

⚠️Final divorce decree required for all changes!
⏰ After divorce becomes final💰 Personalausweis: 37 €, Reisepass: 70 €

📄 Required Documents

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Resume birth name at registry office
  • Update ID card, passport, driver's license
  • Tax class automatically changes to I
  • Duplicate divorce decree available from district court
Duplicate divorce decree↗
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
Mindestens 1 Jahr vor Scheidungsantrag
What does it cost?
0 €, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), ca. 1.000-3.000 € je nach Streitwert, Gerichtskosten nach Streitwert (ca. 250-600 €), Im Gerichtsverfahren enthalten, Personalausweis: 37 €, Reisepass: 70 €
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Ohne Trennungsjahr ist Scheidung nur in Härtefällen möglich.

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