Ten Q&A: Divorce in Greece
How to divorce in Greece? Mutual consent divorce is based on the parties’ agreement and there is no requirement to invoke any specific ground for
26 May 2025
How to divorce in Greece? Mutual consent divorce is based on the parties’ agreement and there is no requirement to invoke any specific ground for
1. How can we divorce in Lithuania and where? In Lithuania, a marriage can be dissolved in the following ways: by mutual consent of both
1. How can we divorce in the Czech Republic and where? The conditions for divorce are regulated in the Civil Code No. 89/2012 Coll., the
1. How can we divorce in Italy, and where? Divorce in Italy always follows a judicial proceeding. The couple, or one of the spouses, must
1. How to divorce in Germany and where? In Germany individuals can only divorce by court decision upon the request of one the spouses. The
1. How can we divorce in Croatia and where? One of the spouses may request dissolution of marriage by filing a suit, and both spouses
1. How can we divorce in Austria and where? Divorce by consent In Austria, individuals can apply for a divorce by mutual agreement in court,
How can we divorce in England & Wales and where? By divorce petition filed at court by one party to the marriage ( ‘the petitioner’)
1. How can we divorce in the Netherlands and where? Three possibilities exist: – divorce; the marriage is dissolved; – legal separation; the parties remain
1. How can we divorce in Sweden and where? In Sweden spouses can divorce by mutual agreement or, if one of the parties refuses to
1. How can we divorce in Belgium and where? In Belgium individuals can divorce by mutual agreement or if one of the parties refuses to
1. How can we divorce in Slovenia and where? In Slovenia, individuals can divorce by mutual agreement with proposal to the court or, if one
1. How can we divorce in Switzerland and where? In Switzerland, individuals can divorce by mutual agreement or, if one of the parties refuses to
1. How can we divorce in Finland and where? In Finland, a case that concerns divorce is considered by the District Court with jurisdiction over
1. How can we divorce in Poland and where? In Poland, individuals can divorce by lodging a petition for divorce (dissolution of the marriage) by
1. How can we get separated or divorced in Denmark? If the parties agree If either spouse wishes to separate, the State Administration may grant
1. How can we divorce in Romania and where? In Romania, individuals can divorce by mutual agreement or, if one of the parties refuses to
The New Civil Code establishes the procedures one has to follow in order to get divorced in Romania. Spouses who intend to end their marriage
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