Divorce in Bulgaria

This service is designed for married couples in Bulgaria, including expats and international couples, who are seeking to end their marriage. It's particularly useful for those who have to manage complex divorce scenarios involving property division, child custody, or cross-border elements.

• Valid marriage certificate

• Proof of residency in Bulgaria (if applicable)

• Personal identification documents

• Financial records and property ownership documents

• Child-related documents (birth certificates, school records) if children are involved

1. Initial consultation to understand the specific circumstances

2. Advise on grounds for divorce under Bulgarian law

3. Attempt reconciliation if desired by both parties

4. Draft and file the divorce petition with the relevant court

5. Negotiate settlement terms for property division and child custody

6. Represent your interests in court hearings

7. Handle all necessary paperwork and court filings

8. Ensure proper execution of the divorce decree

• In-depth knowledge of Bulgarian family law

• Skilled negotiation to achieve fair settlements

• Protection of your rights and interests throughout the process

• Clear communication in English at all stages

• Empathetic handling of emotionally challenging situations

• Efficient management of legal procedures to minimise stress

• Comprehensive assessment of your divorce case

• Guidance on both contested and uncontested divorces

• Expert handling of complex asset division

• Support in child custody and maintenance negotiations

• Assistance with enforcement of foreign divorce decrees in Bulgaria

• Post-divorce legal support for decree enforcement

Our divorce service in Bulgaria is grounded in the Family Code (Семеен кодекс), which governs all aspects of marriage dissolution, including grounds for divorce, property division, and child custody arrangements. We also work within the framework of the Civil Procedure Code (Граждански процесуален кодекс) which outlines the court procedures for divorce cases.

For international divorces, we consider the Private International Law Code (Кодекс на международното частно право) which deals with jurisdictional issues and recognition of foreign divorce decrees. Our team stays informed about any amendments to these laws to provide you with the most up-to-date legal advice throughout your divorce proceedings.