Question 275 · Federal question
What is required for a divorce in Germany?
German original (as asked in the real test)
Was benötigt man in Deutschland für eine Ehescheidung?
- A die Einwilligung der Eltern
- B ein Attest einer Ärztin/eines Arztes
- C die Einwilligung der Kinder
- D die Unterstützung einer Anwältin/eines Anwalts ✓ Correct answer
Translation
What is required for a divorce in Germany?
- A the consent of the parents
- B a certificate from a doctor
- C the consent of the children
- D the assistance of a lawyer ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany, divorces are processed by the family court, and at least the filing party must be represented by a lawyer. Parental or children’s consent is not required, and no medical certificate is needed.
Tips
- For legal procedure questions, look for clues about courts and mandatory legal representation. Eliminate options involving family members’ consent or medical documents when the topic is civil law processes. Remember that family law matters like divorce are handled by the Familiengericht under the BGB, often requiring a lawyer for filings.
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