Those who choose to marry and be married, in most cases, have the intention to spend their life with their spouse forever and share everything that belongs to them. Nobody thinks during a marriage about the fact that there might be a divorce one day and that there might even be arguments about belongings. But […]
Divorce law – In the event of a divorce between spouses, divorce law comes into play. This is regulated in §§ 1564 ff BGB (Civil Code) and in § 111 FamFG (Law on Proceedings in Family Matters). Which regulations there are and how a divorce proceeds, you will find out now with us! Back to […]
Divorce is no longer an exceptional situation these days. In 2017, around 38 percent of closed marriages divorced. In addition to the emotional roller coaster ride experienced by those affected, legal questions also tend to rob people of their sleep. What happens to the jointly acquired household goods? What about maintenance claims? What is to […]
Separation with children – A separation involving joint children is a challenge for all concerned. Legal and organisational changes occur mainly for the parents, but the most important thing is probably the emotional burden and how the parents deal with these changes. Children should always be taken into consideration when separating and therefore certain behaviours […]
Reasons for divorce – separations are nothing new anymore. Disagreements, “simple” living apart or even hard reasons(hardship divorce). In every relationship there are different problems and therefore also different reasons for a separation or divorce. But often there are similar reasons, such as infidelity, violence but also jealousy or drug abuse. Back to the guide: […]
Hardship divorce – A hardship divorce is a last resort. There are many reasons for divorce, but if there is such a valid reason for an immediate divorce without observing a separation year, it is possible to apply for a hardship divorce at a family court. However, these divorces are only the very last resort […]
It happens more often than you might think. After a few years of marriage, couples find that things are no longer working as they should and thoughts of separation come up. However, marriage means a lot of responsibility and also a separation can result in big legal and financial implications. So such a step should […]
Divorce settlement agreement – If a divorce can no longer be avoided, it should at least be settled amicably between the two spouses. An amicable divorce is the easiest and most cost-effective for all parties involved. A divorce settlement agreement helps to make divorce by mutual consent as uncomplicated as possible and settles all the […]
Change of name after divorce – Often, after a divorce, spouses wish to change their surname to bring closure to the divorce, or simply to resume their birth name. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when doing so, which are outlined in the Civil Code. To give you an overview of […]
Pension equalisation – Pension equalisation must be carried out by the family courts in most divorces. This regulates the entitlements and prospects for a pension due to old age or reduced earning capacity that the spouses have acquired during the marriage. Marriages of up to three years must apply for pension equalisation, all others can […]
Pension entitlement after divorce – Those who want a divorce face many unanswered questions. One of them is the pension and how this is treated in the divorce. In this context, couples are confronted with the word pension equalization, which means nothing more than that the pension rights acquired during the marriage are divided between […]
Divorce procedure – application, pension rights adjustment and dates… The process of a divorce depends largely on whether it is contested or amicable. Amicable divorces can be final in minutes at the family court, while contested divorces often drag on for months. Find out what things to consider and how to make the divorce go […]