Cancellation or "divorce" of the civil partnership

What deadlines must be paid attention to?

There is no deadline.

How long does it take to process

At least 3 months due to the prescribed procedure, in more complex procedures possibly longer, depending on the individual case

What are the costs?

Attorney's fees according to the German Attorney's Fees Act (RVG)
Court costs, § 43 Law on Court Costs in Family Matters (FamGKG)
- calculated in each case according to the amount of the object value (dependent on income and assets)
- in case of indigence, legal aid can be applied for
- As a rule, the court orders that the costs be set aside. This means that each of the partners bears his or her own attorney's fees and half of the court costs.
- If the cohabitants have reached a different agreement on costs, the court may agree to it in whole or in part.
If the application for annulment is rejected, the applicant must bear all the costs.
Tip: You can obtain concrete information about the costs incurred in the proceedings from your lawyer.