Question 254 · Federal question
In Germany, married couples are allowed to divorce. They usually have to observe the…
German original (as asked in the real test)
In Deutschland dürfen Ehepaare sich scheiden lassen. Meistens müssen sie dazu das "Trennungsjahr" einhalten. Was bedeutet das?
- A Der Scheidungsprozess dauert ein Jahr.
- B Die Ehegatten sind ein Jahr verheiratet, dann ist die Scheidung möglich.
- C Das Besuchsrecht für die Kinder gilt ein Jahr.
- D Die Ehegatten führen mindestens ein Jahr getrennt ihr eigenes Leben. Danach ist die Scheidung möglich. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
In Germany, married couples are allowed to divorce. They usually have to observe the 'year of separation' for this. What does that mean?
- A The divorce process takes one year.
- B The spouses are married for one year, then divorce is possible.
- C The visitation rights for the children apply for one year.
- D The spouses live separately for at least one year. After that, divorce is possible. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In German family law, the "Trennungsjahr" is a mandatory period of at least one year during which spouses must live separately to demonstrate the breakdown of the marriage before a consensual divorce can proceed. It is not about the length of the court process, the duration of the marriage, or child visitation rules.
Tips
- Focus on the keyword "Trennungsjahr": it refers to a period of separation, not court duration or child-related arrangements.
- Eliminate options that talk about being married for a year or procedural timelines; the concept is about living separately.
- Look for phrasing like "living separately" or "separate lives" for a minimum period.
- Remember: family law often requires evidence of marital breakdown via sustained separation before divorce.
Practice in the app
