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Divorce in Frankfurt

Separation year, lawyer, court – what you need to know

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Step 1

Observe separation year

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Frist: 12 months · No divorce possible without separation year!

A separation year must be observed before divorce. The separation can also take place in the shared apartment.

Proof of separation(Required)

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Step 2

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Frist: After separation year · No divorce at family court without a lawyer!

You need a lawyer for the divorce. For an amicable divorce, one lawyer is sufficient for both.

Marriage certificate(Required)

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

Proof of income(Required)

Asset statement(Optional)

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Step 3

Pension entitlements acquired during marriage are divided. The family court regulates this automatically.

⚠️Can significantly affect pension amount!

⏰ During divorce proceedings💰 Im Verfahren enthalten

Pension information of both partners(Required)

Annual pension info from DRV – available online at eservice-drv.de

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How long do I have time?

12 Monate

What does it cost?

0 €, ab 1.500 €, Im Verfahren enthalten

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Ohne Trennungsjahr keine Scheidung möglich!