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.
In short
Divorce in Luxembourg follows two routes: divorce by mutual consent, based on an agreement settling children, property and maintenance, and divorce for breakdown of the marriage, granted even without agreement. Mutual consent is faster and cheaper. Cerno Law Firm advises and represents spouses.
Responsible for legal content: Maître Cora Maglo, Avocate à la Cour, Liste I du Barreau de Luxembourg depuis 2009. · Applicable law: Luxembourg
Divorce in Luxembourg: key points at a glance
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| Fees | Announced fees. Fixed fee for a mutual consent divorce; by the matter for a contested divorce. |
| Indicative timing | Divorce by mutual consent is faster; divorce for breakdown follows the court's timetable. |
| Documents required |
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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.
Divorce in Luxembourg: when should you call on the firm?
You want to get divorced, whether amicably or not.
The effects (children, home, assets, maintenance) must be settled properly.
What happens if you do nothing?
An unbalanced agreement, poorly organised custody, an unfavourable division, lengthy contested proceedings.
A poorly drafted agreement is later open to challenge.
How does the firm step in?
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.
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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.
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Founded in 2013; Maître Cora Maglo has been admitted to the Luxembourg Bar since 2009
- 2013
- independent firm
- 2009
- at the Bar since 2009
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Avocate à la Cour, List I of the Luxembourg Bar since 2009
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Had a consultation with Me Cora Maglo about my Luxembourg Blue Card application. She explained everything clearly: the process, timeline and documents I need, and helped me with my wife’s family reunification too. Honest and practical advice. I felt confident after talking to her.F. P.J’ai beaucoup apprécié le service de Maître Maglo : son sérieux, sa sympathie, son professionnalisme et sa disponibilité. Toujours répondu rapidement et clairement, avec des conseils pragmatiques, sans pousser à des procédures longues et coûteuses lorsqu’elles ne sont pas justifiées.N. W.Super assistance and great support! Highly recommend. All my questions were answered, Cora and her team kept me updated all the time. I will definitely reach out to them next time for my residency.T.They talk about us
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