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Family Reunification and Divorce in Germany: Your 2026 Guide & Legal Support
Navigating the German immigration system for family matters can be complex. Whether you are applying for a family reunion visa to bring your spouse and children to Germany, or you are an expat facing a divorce and worrying about your residence permit, we offer comprehensive legal support. Family Reunion Pre-Check: Let our experts evaluate your income, rental contract, and language certificates before submitting your embassy application. Residence Permit Protection: Separating from your partner? Secure your independent right of residence in Germany.
Who is this service for?
- Those who want to understand where it is financially advantageous, faster, and stress-free to get married. In other words, in which country. We choose between four countries: Georgia, Germany, the partner’s country of residence, whom you need to relocate, Denmark, and legal marriage via Zoom, without leaving your apartment.
- Those who need assistance with the list of documents for family reunification with parents, child, spouse.
- Those who need to expedite family reunification with a partner from the CIS.
- Those who need assistance in proving financial viability and the amount of living space.
- Those who need assistance with family reunification with a child.
- Those who want to know the chances, opportunities, and alternatives for family reunification with parents and children after 18 years old or a plan on how to relocate a child before turning 18.
OUR SERVICES
SUPPORT FOR FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND/OR DIVORCE IN GERMANY
INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
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German Family Reunification Visa: Requirements and Financial Thresholds
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Divorce in Germany for expats follows the German Civil Code (BGB). A mandatory 1-year separation period (Trennungsjahr) “from table and bed” is required before filing a petition in the Family Court (Familiengericht). We provide guidance on spousal maintenance, child custody laws, and Versorgungsausgleich & Zugewinnausgleich (equalisation of pension rights and accrued gains).
Keeping Your Residence Permit After Separation: Section 31 AufenthG
A critical fear for many expats is losing their visa. If your marriage in Germany lasted at least 3 years, you are entitled to an independent right of residence under Section 31 of the Residence Act (§ 31 AufenthG).
Particular Hardship and Domestic Violence Protections
If you are suffering from psychological or physical abuse, you may qualify for the Particular Hardship (Härtefall) exemption under § 31 paragraph 2 AufenthG. This allows you to retain your independent residence permit extension even before the 3-year mark.
Recognition of Foreign Divorces Under German Law (Section 107 FamFG)
To legalize a foreign divorce decree in Germany to remarry or update civil registries, you must apply for recognition. If neither spouse lives in Germany anymore, the Senate Department for Justice Berlin is the responsible authority. Sworn Translations: We provide official, court-approved translations of marriage certificates, birth certificates, and divorce decrees that are guaranteed to be accepted by the Standesamt and BVA.
INDIVIDUAL SERVICES
- Certified translation – from 15€.
The cost is negotiated after sending photos of the documents.
- Learning German/English, language certificate – Rates on the website www.speakwithyana.com
- Providing a language level certificate or a certificate that you are attending our language courses.
This is often necessary for reunification with the child after the age of 18 or when the child turns 18 when applying at the embassy, in extreme cases for a lawyer and in various cases when adapting to Germany.
For other services for adaptation in Germany (study, work, diploma recognition, pension, etc.) – see our website in the section “Work and employability”.
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