254. In Germany, married couples may divorce. They usually have to observe a “year of separation.” What does that mean?
Official German wording
In Deutschland dürfen Ehepaare sich scheiden lassen. Meistens müssen sie dazu das "Trennungsjahr" einhalten. Was bedeutet das?
Answer options
Correct answer
The spouses live separate lives for at least one year. After that, divorce is possible.
Explanation
The year of separation means that the spouses live separately for at least one year and no longer share a domestic partnership. The family court can generally grant the divorce afterwards.
Official sources
The German questions come from the original BAMF catalog for the Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland. Translations and explanations are study aids; verify legal details in the official sources.