How to decide who remains in the house? The Wohnungszuweisungsverfahren is a legal process that allows individuals, particularly those in need of housing due to specific circumstances, to apply for the allocation of a residential unit. This procedure is particularly relevant in cases of separation or divorce, where one partner may need to remain…
Aspects to keep in mind when faced with separation and/or divorce in Germany Spousal Support (Ehegattenunterhalt) This is the financial support that one spouse may be required to pay to the other after divorce. It is based on the principle that spouses are economically interconnected during marriage, and there should be a balance in their…
„Zugewinn“ is a German legal term that roughly translates to „accrual“ or „accumulation of assets“ in English. In the context of divorce proceedings in Germany, „Zugewinn“ refers to the increase in net worth of each spouse that occurred during the marriage. Under German law, each spouse is entitled to half of the accumulated net worth…
Here is a short introduction into some of the most important things you should know about separation and divorce in Germany. There is a waiting period of one year I cannot stand my partner anymore. Can I just separate and file for divorce at once? In 99% of the cases the answer would be “no”.…