Divorce Guide

Grounds for divorce

Joint application (no children) — at registry office. With children or disputes — through court. Without consent — court after 1 year.

Registry divorce

Joint application, fee (0.5 minimum wage = 840 UAH). Certificate in 1 month.

Court divorce

Lawsuit, fee (40% minimum wage). Proceedings up to 6 months. With children — mandatory custody authority involvement.

Property division

Jointly acquired property divided equally. Can settle by agreement. Limitation period — 3 years.

Alimony

For child — 1/4 income for 1 child, 1/3 for 2, 1/2 for 3+. Fixed amount or percentage. Can agree by contract.