The duration of the divorce process depends on several factors, such as mutual consent of spouses, presence of children and property disputes, court workload, including appeals and contestations.

Generally, if the divorce is by mutual consent and without disputed issues, the process can be completed relatively quickly. In cases of conflicts or complex cases, the divorce may take longer.

Note: According to Part 4 of Article 109 of the Family Code of Ukraine, the court issues a divorce decision after one month from the date of application. Before this period expires, the wife and husband have the right to withdraw their divorce application.

The main list of documents includes

• divorce petition;
• marriage certificate;
• copy of birth certificate(s) of minor child/children (if any);
• copies of passports and tax ID numbers of both parties;
• court fee payment receipt;
• other documents that may confirm important case circumstances, such as property rights or child maintenance conditions.

The presence of both partners in court during divorce proceedings is not always mandatory. It depends on several factors, namely: mutual consent to divorce, divorce petition initiated by one spouse, or representation through an attorney.

Yes, after divorce you have the right to change your surname. Usually, this involves returning to your pre-marriage surname.

When filing for divorce or during court proceedings, you can declare your wish to return to your pre-marriage surname. This can be included in the court’s divorce decision.

If you decide to return to your pre-marriage surname later, after the divorce, you can apply to the Civil Registry Office for a surname change.

During divorce, marital property is divided according to the Family Code of Ukraine. The main principles of property division are: joint marital property, property not subject to division, principle of equal shares, voluntary division, children’s property rights, determination of shares in joint property, division of debts and obligations.

Property division can be a complex process, especially if parties cannot reach an agreement. In such cases, after seeking legal consultation, our qualified lawyers will help with this matter.

The Family Code of Ukraine provides certain restrictions on divorce if the wife is pregnant or if the child is under one year old. These restrictions are aimed at protecting the interests of the mother and child.

However, in special cases where there are exceptional circumstances (such as violence, threat to life or health of the mother or child), the court may grant a divorce despite the usual restrictions.

The parent who doesn’t live with the children is obligated to pay child support. The amount is usually determined as a portion of the payer’s income and depends on the number of children and income level.

If parents cannot agree between themselves, this issue is resolved by the court. The court considers the child’s interests, age, the child’s wishes (especially if the child is older), and each parent’s ability to provide proper living conditions and development for the child.

Divorce is a complex process, especially when it involves children, so it’s important to consider their interests and ensure maximum support during this period.