Reporting a divorce
You can end the marriage (have it dissolved) by divorce. You need a lawyer for this. The lawyer sends your application to the court. You can instruct your lawyer to report the divorce to the local authority in writing. You or your former partner can also file the application yourself at the town hall. You will need to make an appointment.
What happens after the appointment
A judge pronounces the divorce. This ruling is on an official court order.
Within 6 months, the court’s ruling must be registered with the civil registry of the local authority where you got married. Usually, your lawyer will arrange this. You can also report the divorce yourself.
Haven’t done this within 6 months? In that case, the ruling no longer applies.
Take to the appointment
If you file your own report at the town hall, please bring the following to the appointment:
- Written application to register the divorce in the civil registry.
- Copy of divorce decree from the court.
- Statement by the court clerk that no appeal has been filed.
- Deeds of acceptance of yourself and your former partner.
Arranging a divorce online
More information can be found on the Legal Aid Board (Opens in new tab) website.
Charges
Reporting a divorce is free of charge.
Things to arrange following changes in your life
Something is changing in your life. We call this a life event. These things may happen unexpectedly, or you may have planned for them. On the website of the central government (Opens in new tab), you will find information about what you need to know and what you need to arrange.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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What happens after the appointment
A judge pronounces the divorce. This ruling is on an official court order.
Within 6 months, the court’s ruling must be registered with the civil registry of the local authority where you got married. Usually, your lawyer will arrange this. You can also report the divorce yourself.
Haven’t done this within 6 months? In that case, the ruling no longer applies.
Take to the appointment
If you file your own report at the town hall, please bring the following to the appointment:
- Written application to register the divorce in the civil registry.
- Copy of divorce decree from the court.
- Statement by the court clerk that no appeal has been filed.
- Deeds of acceptance of yourself and your former partner.
Arranging a divorce online
More information can be found on the Legal Aid Board (Opens in new tab) website.
Charges
Reporting a divorce is free of charge.
Things to arrange following changes in your life
Something is changing in your life. We call this a life event. These things may happen unexpectedly, or you may have planned for them. On the website of the central government (Opens in new tab), you will find information about what you need to know and what you need to arrange.
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.