On this page you can find information about divorce, the procedure, and the process for replacing documents, as well as issues related to the division of property and matters concerning children.
Do you want to monitor the progress of your divorce registration and exchange of documents?
Both divorce registration as well as exchange of documents consist of several steps. In order to display which step you are currently at and what to do next, you need to give your consents to retrieve data from all registers related to the service on your behalf.
You can review the overview on divorce registration and exchange of documents below without giving consent. Consent can be withdrawn later.
Proactive government service Divorce consists of the following:
Preparing for divorce
A brief overview of the divorce process and topics to pay attention to and think about and where to find advice and support.
Registration of divorce
Registering a divorce involves submitting an application. After confirming the desire for divorce with an official 1-3 months later, the divorce is immediately recorded in the population register.
Ensuring the child's well-being
Parents have an essential role in ensuring the child's well-being. It is important to support the child and to agree with each other on the child’s future living arrangements.
Division of property
When divorcing, the spouses need to agree on the division of property rights and obligations that came with the marriage.
Exchange of documents when changing name
If the previous surname is taken back upon divorce, it is necessary to change identity documents.
Notification of name change
If a previous surname is restored upon divorce, it is necessary to inform various institutions and companies about the name change.