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Divorce or separation

To get the best help for your situation, first answer the questions on the Preliminary questions page.

  1. Preliminary questions
  2. Steps of separation or divorce
    1. Consideration of the decision
    2. Dealing with emotions and thoughts
    3. Practical matters to be handled
    4. Agreement on arrangements
    5. After the divorce or separation
  3. Checklist

Steps of separation or divorce

Consideration of the decision

The problems with the relationship may be twisted and your own thoughts might not seem clear. Help is available for the problems in the relationship.

Dealing with emotions and thoughts

You may have considered ending your relationship for a long time or it may come as a terrible shock. Support is available for you and your family.

Practical matters to be handled

Once you have made the decision, deal with practical matters of the separation. If you're married, you can apply for a divorce from the court.

Agreement on arrangements

When you divorce or separate, you will have to agree on the distribution of property, and guardianship and maintenance of the children.

After the divorce or separation

Remember to take care of your own and your loved ones' coping after the divorce. You can change your last name back to the previous one, if you wish.

Checklist