Mutual Consent Divorce

Mutual Consent Divorce

Divorce is one of the most significant legal decisions in a person’s life. Where both spouses have already decided to end their marriage and are able to reach an agreement on the essential issues, the divorce procedure is usually faster, more predictable and considerably less burdensome than a contested divorce.

Our law firm does not undertake representation in contested divorce litigation. However, we regularly assist clients in preparing the legal documents required for a mutual consent divorce and in drafting comprehensive settlement agreements.

When Is Mutual Consent Divorce Possible?

Under Hungarian law, a marriage may be dissolved by the court if the spouses jointly and finally decide to divorce and reach an agreement on all issues that must be settled in connection with the dissolution of the marriage.

Where minor children are involved, the court also examines whether the agreement serves the best interests of the child before approving it.

What Agreements Are Usually Required?

Depending on the circumstances, the spouses may need to agree on:

• parental responsibility and parental rights;
• contact arrangements with the child;
• child maintenance;
• use of the former family home;
• spousal maintenance, where applicable;
• division of marital property and other financial issues.

A carefully prepared agreement can significantly simplify the court proceedings and reduce the likelihood of future disputes.

How Can We Help?

Although we do not represent clients in contested divorce proceedings, we regularly assist spouses who have already reached a mutual agreement.

Our services include:

• legal consultation before commencing the divorce procedure;
• drafting and reviewing divorce settlement agreements;
• preparation of agreements concerning parental responsibility, child maintenance and contact arrangements;
• preparation of marital property settlement agreements;
• review of existing agreements before court submission.

Why Is Legal Assistance Important?

A divorce settlement agreement may determine the parties’ rights and obligations for many years.

A professionally prepared agreement helps ensure that:

• the agreement complies with Hungarian law;
• the parties’ intentions are accurately reflected;
• the court approval process is facilitated;
• future disputes are minimised.

Legal Assistance with Mutual Consent Divorce

If you and your spouse have already agreed on the essential issues and need professionally drafted legal documents, our law firm is pleased to assist you with the preparation and review of the necessary agreements.