Dissolve a registered partnership
A legal proceeding to dissolve a registered partnership, similar to divorce proceedings for marriages.
Wo wohnen Sie?
Damit wir Dissolve a registered partnership mit dem zuständigen Familiengericht in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.
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Quick answer
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Documents you need
Antrag oder schriftliche Anfrage · Formular / Antrag
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Responsible authority
The authority of your main residence
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How to do it
In person or by post at the office
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Costs
10–15 € je Urkunde, Trauung ab ca. 50 € – je nach Gemeinde
How to proceed
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Observe the one-year separation period
The partners must have been living apart for at least one year.
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File a petition with the family court
Through a lawyer, as legal representation is required.
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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 %