Family & litigation
Getting divorced in Luxembourg
Luxembourg law provides for two routes to divorce: divorce by mutual consent, based on an agreement settling all of its effects (children, assets, maintenance), and divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, which can be granted even without agreement. Mutual consent is faster and less costly. The firm advises and represents you.
The choice of divorce route determines the length, the cost and the tone of the procedure. A comprehensive agreement on the children and the assets opens the way to mutual consent.
Cerno Law Firm secures the agreement or defends your interests in the event of disagreement.
The need
You want to get divorced, whether amicably or not.
The effects (children, home, assets, maintenance) must be settled properly.
The risk
An unbalanced agreement, poorly organised custody, an unfavourable division, lengthy contested proceedings.
A poorly drafted agreement is later open to challenge.
How we help
Advice on the appropriate route, drafting of the divorce agreement, or representation in a divorce for breakdown.
Securing the effects on the children and the estate.
Practice areas
When to call on the firm
- Divorce by mutual consent with a complete agreement.
- Initiate a divorce without the spouse's agreement.
- Organise child custody and maintenance.
- Settle the division of assets.
Method
Our engagement process
- 1
Information intake
You describe your need via a structured form or an initial call. Our digital tools serve only to organise this information and save time.
- 2
Lawyer qualification
Maître Maglo reviews your situation, identifies the legal issues and confirms the feasibility and exact scope of the engagement.
- 3
Transparent quote
You receive a clear fee proposal, a fixed fee or a range, before any engagement. Nothing is billed without your approval.
- 4
Legal work
The firm drafts, negotiates or litigates as required. Every deliverable is designed and approved by a lawyer admitted to the Luxembourg Bar.
- 5
Tracking and delivery
You follow your matter transparently and receive your finalised documents with the explanations you need.
Documents required
- • Marriage certificate and any contract
- • The situation of the children
- • Inventory of assets and debts
Deliverables
- • Divorce agreement or procedural documents
- • Representation in court
- • Advice on the effects
Indicative timing
Divorce by mutual consent is faster; divorce for breakdown follows the court's timetable.
Announced fees
Fixed fee for a mutual consent divorce; by the matter for a contested divorce.
A law firm, supported by digital tools
Cerno is a law firm admitted to the Luxembourg Bar; its digital tools only simplify information gathering, qualification of the matter and tracking of requests, never replacing the lawyer's advice.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What are the forms of divorce in Luxembourg?
Divorce by mutual consent (based on an agreement) and divorce for irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, which can be granted even at the request of a single spouse.
Is divorce by mutual consent faster?
Yes, as soon as the spouses agree on all of the effects (children, assets, maintenance), it is significantly faster and less costly.
How is child custody determined?
In the best interests of the child; the agreement or the judge sets parental authority, residence and visiting rights, as well as the maintenance contribution.
Let’s talk about your matter
Describe your situation: you receive an initial analysis and a transparent quote, with no obligation. One dedicated lawyer, from start to finish.