A divorce is a profound and emotional event where a lot requires arrangement. Whether it concerns the division of possessions, arranging the care for children, or filing the divorce application: a clear step-by-step plan can help to make this difficult period more comprehensible. Below, we discuss the five most important steps you need to take to properly arrange a divorce.
Step 1: Discuss with your partner (and children)
Before the divorce becomes official, it is essential to first communicate openly and honestly with your partner. This conversation can be tough, but by making clear agreements, you can make the divorce process run more smoothly. It is important to talk about the reasons for divorce and what the next steps are.
Do you have children? Then you need to inform them together about the situation. Be clear and reassuring, and explain what is going to happen. Make sure the children know that the divorce will not affect your love for them.
Step 2: Engage a specialized divorce lawyer or mediator
To formally record a divorce, it is necessary to engage a lawyer or mediator. At Arslan Lawyers, we assist you with a professional divorce lawyer who has experience with complex family law issues. A specialized lawyer is important because they know exactly how the legal matters around a divorce can best be arranged.
Do you want to arrange the divorce in good consultation? Then mediation is often the best choice. A mediator mediates between both parties and helps to reach mutual agreements, without the need for a long and expensive lawsuit.
Step 3: Draw up a parenting plan for the children
If you have minor children, you are legally required to draw up a parenting plan. This plan explains how the care for the children is divided, where they will live, and any agreements you make about child support. At Arslan Lawyers, we ensure that the parenting plan is carefully drafted and legally airtight.
The parenting plan is a mandatory part of the divorce request and must always be submitted to the court.
Step 4: Make a plan for the finances and assets
The financial settlement of a divorce can be complicated. Who stays in the marital home? How are possessions, savings, and any debts divided? These are important questions you need to discuss together. Pension rights, insurance, and other financial arrangements also need to be included in the divorce agreement.
At Arslan Lawyers, we help you create a clear overview of all your assets and financial obligations, and guide you in making fair and legally correct agreements.
Step 5: Submit the divorce application to the court
When all agreements about the children, finances, and other matters have been recorded, the divorce application can be submitted to the court. This can be done in two ways:
- Joint request: You jointly submit the petition for divorce. This is the fastest and often cheapest way to divorce.
- Unilateral request: If you can’t agree about the divorce or the agreements, one of you can submit a unilateral request for divorce. The other party then has the opportunity to defend.
The divorce is only final when the judge’s ruling is registered in the registers of the civil registry.
Need help with your divorce?
A divorce is a profound process, but with the right help, you don’t have to face it alone. At Arslan Lawyers, we offer professional legal support and custom guidance. Contact us without obligation for personal advice or to arrange your divorce quickly and diligently.
