Everything you need to know about divorce in Bremen
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Before divorce, at least one year of separation is required. You can also live separately in the shared apartment.
Separation often means a new home. Plan your move early – from the new apartment to utilities and re-registration at the residents' office.
There is mandatory legal representation for divorce - at least the applicant needs a lawyer.
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The lawyer submits the divorce application to the responsible family court.
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Pension claims acquired during marriage are divided between partners.
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After divorce, name and marital status may need to be changed in documents.
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Both spouses must appear in person at the divorce hearing. The court checks if the marriage has failed and pronounces the divorce.
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After divorce, you automatically switch to tax class 1 (or 2 for single parents). The change applies from the year AFTER divorce.
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After divorce, you can take back your birth name. You need to make a declaration at the registry office.
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Check all joint insurance and contracts. Many things need to be separated or adjusted after divorce.
A divorce often touches several areas of life at once. These usually belong to it too: