Question 254
In Germany, married couples are allowed to divorce. Most of the time, they have to comply with the "year of separation". What does that mean?
Deutsch: In Deutschland dürfen Ehepaare sich scheiden lassen. Meistens müssen sie dazu das "Trennungsjahr" einhalten. Was bedeutet das?
Answer options
- The spouses have been married for one year, then divorce is possible.
- The divorce process takes one year.
- The spouses lead their own lives separately for at least one year. After that, divorce is possible.✓ Correct answer
- The right of visitation for the children is valid for one year.
Explanation
In Germany, divorce is regulated by law. Before a court divorces a marriage, certain conditions must be met. An important prerequisite is often the so-called "separation year". It is about how married couples shape their relationship and their everyday life before divorce. The year of separation is intended to show that the marriage has actually failed and that there is no longer a joint partnership.
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