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Divorce in Bremen

Everything you need to know about divorce in Bremen

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Step 1

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.

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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↗

Step 2

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.

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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 3

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

Marriage certificate(Required)

Original or certified copy – request new from registry office where you married (approx. €12)

Children's birth certificates(Optional)

If children present – from registry office of birthplace (approx. €12 each)

Income statements(Required)

Registration certificate(Required)

Apply at citizens' office Cologne – approx. €10, shows separate addresses

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District Court Bremen: Domsheide 16, 28195 Bremen, Tel. 0421 361-0
District Court Bremen-Blumenthal: Landrat-Christians-Str. 65a-69, 28779 Bremen
Pension rights equalization: Automatic for marriages over 3 years
Procedural cost assistance possible with low income

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Step 4

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

Pension insurance history of both partners(Required)

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For marriages under 3 years: No pension equalization
Waiver possible via notarial agreement
Court requests information from pension insurance providers

Info pension equalization↗

Step 5

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

Divorce decree with legal effect notice(Required)

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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↗

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?

Mindestens 1 Jahr vor Scheidungsantrag

What does it cost?

0 €, 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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