{"id":131,"date":"2023-05-29T07:48:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T07:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawyersgreece.eu\/?p=131"},"modified":"2024-04-15T12:00:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T12:00:27","slug":"divorce-in-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawyersgreece.eu\/divorce-in-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce Lawyers in Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our divorce lawyers in Greece<\/strong>\u00a0offer their\u00a0legal services<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to couples who have decided to\u00a0permanently separate through a divorce<\/strong>. Given that we know a\u00a0divorce\u00a0<\/strong>generally represents a sensible moment in the life of the spouses,\u00a0our lawyers<\/strong>\u00a0will try to handle the case with utmost care, especially in the case where minor children are involved.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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 Divorce law in Greece <\/td>\n The Greek Civil Code, the Family Law<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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 Types of divorces recognized in Greece<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

 Divorce by consent and contested divorce<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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 Institutions where divorces can be held <\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A divorce decision can be granted by the Greek courts, following a court ruling – for contested divorces.<\/p>\n

Divorces by consent can be completed through a notary public, as per the rules of the Law 4509\/2017.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Initiation of the divorce procedure<\/td>\n\n

The divorce procedure can be initiated by one of the spouses in the case of a contested divorce or by both spouses in the case of a divorce by consent.<\/p>\n

For the latter, both spouses must submit a written agreement.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Can Greek institutions handle foreigners’ marriages? (yes\/no)<\/td>\n\n

 Yes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Situations when courts can dissolve foreigners’ marriages <\/td>\n\n

– if one of the spouses is a Greek citizen;<\/p>\n

– if the defendant is a Greek permanent resident;<\/p>\n

– if the foreign spouses have had their last habitual residence in Greece, prior to deciding to divorce.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Financial obligations of a spouse after the divorce <\/td>\n\n

 Financial support for the couple’s minor children (below 18 years old) and\/or financial support for the spouse (there are several scenarios for the latter, and our divorce lawyers in Greece can present them). <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Maintainance rights and obligations <\/td>\n\n

– a spouse can claim maintanace from the other one if the first doesn’t have a sufficient income to sustain his\/her basic needs (for food, utilities, rent, etc.);<\/p>\n

– maintainace rights can be granted to a spouse who takes care of a minor child;<\/p>\n

– it can also be granted to a spouse who can’t find employment – the obligation of the other one to pay maintainance in this case is limited to 3 years after the divorce;<\/p>\n

– other reasons established on a case-to-case basis by the competent court.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 What are the legal reasons for divorcing in Greece ?<\/td>\n\n

– common consent;<\/p>\n

– absence of one of the spouses from the marital home;<\/p>\n

– disruption of the marital bond, on grounds such as adultery, bigamy and others.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Types of custody  <\/td>\n\n

Joint custody is the primary type of custody recognized in Greece.<\/p>\n

Physical custody is generally granted to one of the parents, but both parents can receive physical custody.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Alimony obligations<\/td>\n\n

Alimony rights derive from the Articles 1442, 1485, 1494 of the Greek Civil Code and on a case-to-case basis.    <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Division of assets <\/td>\n\n

The assets acquired prior to the marriage are treated as separate property, while those acquired during the marriage will be disputed during the divorce. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mandatory legal representation (yes\/no)  <\/td>\n\n

No, but it is highly recommended to receive legal assistance from our divorce lawyers in Greece, especially in the case of a contested divorce.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Services offered by our lawyers when divorcing in Greece <\/td>\n\n

Our divorce lawyers in Greece prepare the documentation required for the divorce, advise on the most suitable approach, represent clients in front of local courts and assist in any type of legal formality.  <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 Minimum period of marriage before requesting a divorce <\/td>\n1 year (divorce by consent),  2-4 years (For contested divorces, the minimum time varies based on the ground for which a party has filed for divorce.)  <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n

The divorce procedure <\/strong>will be done in accordance with the provisions of the Greek divorce law<\/strong>; there are several sources of law which provide the legal framework under which a divorce<\/strong> can be carried out here. Please mind that same-sex marriages are not recognized in Greece<\/strong>, therefore, such couples will have very limited rights upon the separation. If you are interested in knowing more on this subject, our team of lawyers in Greece<\/strong><\/a> invite you to read the following article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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