Higher Regional Court of Hamburg
Recognition of Foreign Divorces
According to the custom of international law, a divorce is initially only effective in the state in which it was carried out. If the marriage is also to be effectively resolved for the German legal area, the formal recognition of the foreign divorce is...
According to the custom of international law, a divorce is initially only effective in the state in which it was carried out. If the marriage is also to be effectively resolved for the German legal area, the formal recognition of the foreign divorce is required.
Important notes
Prerequisites
- One of the spouses of the divorced marriage has his habitual residence in Hamburg or Hamburg at the time of the application for recognition
- Neither of the spouses of the divorced marriage has his habitual residence in Germany, but a new marriage is to be concluded in Hamburg
From September 1st, 2022, the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court will be responsible for the recognition of foreign divorces.
All procedures that have not yet been completed by the authority for justice and consumer protection will also be continued there.
Please send applications and documents for ongoing proceedings to the Hanseatic Higher Regional Court, Sievekingplatz 2, 20355 Hamburg from September 1st, 2022. Contact persons can be reached by telephone on 040/42843-2101 or by e-mail to registratur@olg.justiz.hamburg.de.
Documents required
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Procedure & Fees
Fees
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Payment methods available
- Cash payment
Payment information
A notification will be issued about the amount of the fee.
Legal notes
Legal basis
Section 107 of the Act on Procedures in Family Matters and in Matters of Voluntary Jurisdiction (FamFG)
https://www.hamburg.de/bjv/service/166940/auslandsschieden.html
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Address and contact information
Address
Higher Regional Court of Hamburg
Sievekingplatz 2 20355 Hamburg
Room: 128
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Opening hours
No personal office hours until further notice
Facility info
Public transport
U2 exhibition halls, buses 3 / X35 / 112 Johannes-Brahms-Platz, buses X35 / 3 Sievekingplatz
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Last updated: 24.04.2024