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Dissolve a registered partnership

A legal proceeding to dissolve a registered partnership, similar to divorce proceedings for marriages.

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Processing: approx. 9 monthsSuccess rate: 95.0 %
Last reviewed: August 02, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Antrag oder schriftliche Anfrage · Formular / Antrag

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    10–15 € je Urkunde, Trauung ab ca. 50 € – je nach Gemeinde

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Observe the one-year separation period

    The partners must have been living apart for at least one year.

  2. 2

    File a petition with the family court

    Through a lawyer, as legal representation is required.

  3. 3

    Court date and ruling

    The court orders the dissolution of the civil partnership.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

People who have entered into a registered partnership and wish to dissolve it.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 9 months

Success rate

approx. 95.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Application filed before the end of the separation year
  • Related matters (pension rights equalization, child support) were not included in the application

Common reasons for rejection

  • The one-year separation period was not observed (except in cases of hardship)

Alternatives

  • Check related services in the application assistant
  • Use social counselling before applying

If rejected

Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.

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Questions & Answers

Wie lange dauert Eingetragene Lebenspartnerschaft aufheben?

In der Regel ca. 270 Werktage – je nach Behörde und Auslastung.

Freshness & source

Maintenance
Continuously reviewed & updated
Source
Bundesportal (verwaltung.bund.de)
Data quality
100 %

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