What should I do?

Divorce or separation

Are you considering a separation or a divorce?

When a partnership or marriage is coming to an end, many issues must be negotiated and practical arrangements must be made. This guide provides advice, for example, on how to file for a divorce and divide or share property. In addition, the guide will direct you to support services if you or your family members are having difficulties coping.

This guide helps you

File for a divorce

Agree on practical matters and division of property

Find support for coping

First answer the questions

Answer the questions to get appropriate instructions. Your answers will not be saved or forwarded to any other party. You can also skip the questions. In that case, you can view all instructions and services.

Are you married?

Yes

Are there minor children in the family?

Yes

Do you experience violence, threat of violence or persecution in your relationship?

Yes

I'm not sure

What is your home municipality?

Guide content

The content is updated based on your answers.

Steps of separation or divorce

Text edited by: Digital and Population Data Services Agency, Suomi.fi editorial team

In collaboration with: Barnavårdsföreningen, City of Helsinki, Familia ry, Helsinki Legal Aid Office, Isät lasten asialla, Kasper – Kasvatus- ja perheneuvonta ry, Kela, MONIKA – Multicultural Women’s Association Finland, Maria Akatemia, Miessakit Association, Naisten Linja, Nollalinja, Setlementti Tampere ry, Pirkanmaan käräjäoikeus, Poliisi, Sateenkaariperheet ry – Rainbow Families Finland, The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland, The Family Federation of Finland, The Federation of Mother and Child Homes and Shelters, The Mannerheim League for Child Welfare, The National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), Tukikeskus Varjo, Victim Support Finland (RIKU), Yhden Vanhemman Perheiden Liitto