Catalogue question 275 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
What do you need for a divorce in Germany?
- the consent of the parents
- a medical certificate from a doctor
- the consent of the children
- the assistance of a lawyer Correct
Why — for every option
- A — The consent of the spouses' parents is not required for a divorce; the spouses decide independently.
- B — A medical certificate is not required for a divorce; grounds for divorce are regulated under civil law, not medically.
- C — Children have no right of consent to their parents' divorce; the family court does, however, separately consider the child's welfare.
- D — Correct: under § 114 of the Family Proceedings Act, legal representation is mandatory in divorce proceedings — at least the party filing the petition must be represented by a lawyer.
Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de
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