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Claiming divorce maintenance


Procedure

An application for divorce maintenance can only be filed by a lawyer. This does not apply to proceedings for a temporary injunction. The lawyer appointed by you will determine which family court has local jurisdiction for you.

  • The course of the court proceedings is essentially based on the rules governing civil proceedings.
  • The court may order you and your former spouse to provide information about their respective income, assets and personal and economic circumstances. If you or your former spouse do not comply with this order within the set time limit, the court may independently obtain information, for example from employers or insurance companies.

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