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Duo Guide to Intercultural Divorce in Finland

In a divorce, both partners often find themselves facing numerous legal and emotional hurdles. While the situation is usually not easy for any of the involved parties, partners from abroad might encounter additional problems such as the language barrier, unfamiliar bureaucratic procedures and the question whether they can and want to stay in Finland after the divorce. Unfortunately, a big part of the information on those issues is only available in Finnish.

Duo Guide to Intercultural Divorce in Finland provides basic information about the divorce process in Finland for English-speakers. The guide is divided into six sections: Children in a divorce, Property distribution, Staying in Finland, Legal help, Emotional and psychological help and How can I get divorced? Each section contains a summary of the most important aspects, as well as useful documents, links to external sources, and quotes from people who have gone through an intercultural divorce.
Find our other articles on intercultural divorce in the Duo Library.

We have summarized the most important divorce terms in Finnish in this Glossary.

You can also download the entire guide (PDF) including all sub pages and the glossary here.

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How can I get divorced?

Don't know where to start? Here you can find basic information on the divorce application, the reconsideration period, and moving out of the shared accommodation. Read more
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Property distribution

How do we split marital property and financial assets? What if we cannot find an agreement? Read more about the process of distributing assets, and the possibility of court mediation. Read more

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Legal help

Do I need a lawyer? What if I cannot afford legal support? Read more about the legal divorce process and how you can apply for financial legal aid. Read more

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Children in a divorce

Find out how to draft and formalize an agreement about child custody, the child's place of residence, visitation rights, and child support. Read more
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Staying in Finland

Can I stay in Finland after the divorce? Do I have any other options? Find out about the basic regulations for the extension of your visa or residence permit. Read more
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Emotional and psychological help

 Find links and contact details of institutions and organizations offering support with emotional and psychological problems. Read more

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  • Intercultural divorce
  • Suomeksi