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Divorce in Frankfurt

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

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Step 1⏱ 5–10 Min

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.

📄 Required Documents

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Document separation in writing
  • Keep finances separate
  • In shared apartment: separate household management
  • Note separation date!
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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⏱ 5–10 Min

Hire a lawyer

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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.

📄 Required Documents

🏛️ Lokale Behördeninfo
•Bar Association Frankfurt: 069 170098-01
💡 Weitere Tipps
  • Legal aid for low income
  • Initial consultation often free or cheap
  • Online divorce possible with agreement
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Step 4⏱ 5–10 Min

Clarify pension adjustment

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

⚠️Can significantly affect pension amount!
⏰ During divorce proceedings💰 Im Verfahren enthalten

📄 Required Documents

💡 Weitere Tipps
  • DRV sends forms automatically
  • Also state company pensions
  • Waiver possible for short marriages
  • District court Frankfurt: 069 1367-01
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have time?
12 Monate
What does it cost?
0 €, 0 € (Vergleich kostenlos), ab 1.500 €, Im Verfahren enthalten
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Ohne Trennungsjahr keine Scheidung möglich!

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