What do you need for a divorce in Germany?

Einbürgerungstest, question 275 German original

Was braucht man in Deutschland für eine Ehescheidung?

  1. die Einwilligung der Eltern the consent of the parents
  2. ein Attest einer Ärztin/eines Arztes a doctor’s certificate
  3. die Einwilligung der Kinder the consent of the children
  4. die Unterstützung einer Anwältin/eines Anwalts the support of a lawyer
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Correct answer: die Unterstützung einer Anwältin/eines Anwalts the support of a lawyer

Why?

In Germany, only a family court can grant a divorce. The spouse who files for divorce must be represented by a lawyer. Neither the consent of parents or children nor a medical certificate is needed.

Key term: Ehescheidung = divorce

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