{"id":2151,"date":"2025-02-17T20:34:47","date_gmt":"2025-02-17T18:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/concordialegal.bg\/amicable-divorce-lawyer-5-key-things-to-know\/"},"modified":"2025-05-13T17:21:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T15:21:57","slug":"amicable-divorce-lawyer-5-key-things-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/concordialegal.bg\/en\/amicable-divorce-lawyer-5-key-things-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Amicable divorce lawyer: 5 key things to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is an amicable divorce?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An amicable divorce is one of the quickest and easiest procedures to end a marriage. It is regulated in the Family Code and allows spouses to separate without unnecessary tension and litigation. The key requirement is the existence of a serious and firm agreement of both spouses, without the need to give reasons for the divorce.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is included in an amicable divorce agreement?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to be approved by the court, a divorce by mutual consent requires the signing of an agreement that regulates:<br\/><strong>Parental rights and residence of the children<\/strong> &#8211; which parent will exercise parental rights and where the children will live.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Contact arrangements<\/strong> &#8211; the days and periods when the non-custodial parent will be able to see the children.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Child support<\/strong> &#8211; the amount of monthly support determined.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spousal support<\/strong> (if applicable) &#8211; if one spouse is entitled to financial support after the divorce.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Property relations<\/strong> &#8211; the distribution of community property acquired during the marriage.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use of the family home<\/strong> &#8211; which spouse will stay in the home.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Surname<\/strong> &#8211; whether the spouse who changed their surname at marriage will keep it or restore their pre-marital name.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Procedure for divorce by mutual consent<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The procedure goes through the following stages:<br\/><strong>Preparation of documents:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application for divorce by mutual consent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agreement between spouses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Filing an application with the district court<\/strong> of the domicile of one of the spouses.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hearing:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The court checks whether the divorce is sought voluntarily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The presence of the spouses is mandatory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If necessary, the court may request an opinion from the Social Assistance Directorate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Court Decision:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The court confirms the agreement and orders a divorce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The decision is not subject to appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Amicable divorce fees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basic fee:<\/strong> up to BGN 40 at the time of application.<br\/><strong>Additional fees:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2% on the value of the property shares.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2% on three years&#8217; worth of maintenance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How can Concordia Law Firm help you?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our lawyers provide:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consultation and preparation of all necessary documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance in negotiating an agreement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Representation in court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resolution of property and custody issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact us by phone <strong><a href=\"tel:+359878583010\" data-type=\"tel\" data-id=\"tel:+359878583010\">+359 878583010<\/a><\/strong>, e-mail: <strong>law.concordia@gmail.com<\/strong> or via the <a href=\"https:\/\/concordialegal.bg\/en\/contact\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11\">contact form <\/a>on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61553779330921\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61553779330921\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a> to receive competent legal assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is an amicable divorce? 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