{"product_id":"separation-divorce-a-new-scheidungshilfe-online-9798250347860","title":"Separation, Divorce \u0026 a New Beginning: Practical Guide to the Legal Process in Germany, Costs, Children with Checklists and Next Steps 2026 Update","description":"\u003cb\u003eGoing through a separation or divorce in Germany - but struggling with the language and the legal system?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerman family law is complex even for native speakers. \u003cb\u003eFor expats, international couples, and non-native German speakers\u003c\/b\u003e, it can feel overwhelming. Legal terms like Zugewinnausgleich, Versorgungsausgleich, Trennungsjahr, or Scheidungsfolgenvereinbarung are difficult to understand - let alone act on - \u003cb\u003ewhen German is not your first language\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003eThis book closes the gap between German divorce law and the English language.\u003cp\u003eInstead of spending weeks piecing together information from German-language websites, legal portals, and bureaucratic forms, you get everything in one place: organized, accessible, and written for people who need reliable orientation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat this book does for you: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplains the entire German divorce process from start to finish in English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaks down key legal concepts: separation year (Trennungsjahr), divorce petition (Scheidungsantrag), equalization of gains (Zugewinnausgleich), pension equalization (Versorgungsausgleich), and post-marital maintenance (nachehelicher Unterhalt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the marital home, finances, bank accounts, insurance, taxes, and name changes under German law\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated chapters on children during separation, co-parenting communication, and emotional coping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses special situations: self-employed individuals, international marriages, hardship divorce, mediation, patchwork families, unmarried couples, real estate, debt, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes checklists, a glossary of German legal terms with English explanations, and links to official institutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is covered: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I - Introduction: \u003c\/b\u003e Why this book? \/ Common misconceptions about divorce in Germany Part II - Safety and Protection: Violence, coercive control, and threats \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III - The Separation Phase: \u003c\/b\u003eFirst steps \/ Separation year \/ Marital home \/ Children \/ Finances \/ Digital separation \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV - Divorce Proceedings: \u003c\/b\u003eFiling for divorce \/ Zugewinnausgleich \/ Versorgungsausgleich \/ Maintenance \/ Settlement agreement Part V - After the Divorce: Insurance \/ Taxes \/ Assets and debts \/ Name changes \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI - Special Topics: \u003c\/b\u003e International marriages \/ Self-employed \/ Hardship divorce \/ Mediation \/ Patchwork families \/ Domestic violence \/ Real estate \/ Residence permits \/ LGBTQIA+ \/ Inheritance \/ And more \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VII - Emotional Coping: \u003c\/b\u003eDealing with stress \/ Strengthening children \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix: \u003c\/b\u003eChecklists \/ Glossary \/ Official links and resources\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWho is this book for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone going through - or considering - a separation or divorce in Germany who finds it difficult to navigate the process in German. Whether you are an expat, an international spouse, or simply more comfortable reading in English. For married couples and registered partnerships, with or without children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy an English-language guide to German divorce law?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGerman legal texts, court forms, and official correspondence are written in formal German that is challenging even for advanced speakers. Misunderstanding a deadline or a financial obligation can have serious consequences. This book does not replace legal advice - but it equips you to understand your situation, ask the right questions, and communicate more effectively with your lawyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect book if you ar looking for German divorce support handbook as a non-German speaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegal Notice: \u003c\/b\u003eThis book provides general information on separation and divorce under German family law. It does not constitute individual legal advice. All legal references reflect the status of German law as of March 2026. For assessments, consult a specialist lawyer for family law (Fachanwalt für Familienrecht) in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Scheidungshilfe Online,Marcus Liprecht\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798250347860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 130\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d","brand":"Scheidungshilfe Online","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665294233855,"sku":"9798250347860","price":24.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/separation-divorce-a-new-scheidungshilfe-online-9798250347860","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}