In an international comparison, Sweden stands out as a country where the process of getting a divorce is relatively straightforward. Many other countries have significantly more complex and time-consuming procedures for dissolving a marriage. In Sweden, the legal…
In Sweden, divorces are governed by the Marriage Code (Äktenskapsbalken) and managed by the general courts. The divorce process involves submitting an application, after which the court examines the case and issues a judgment. This article provides a step-by-step…
Divorcing in Sweden is generally not associated with high costs. On the contrary, Sweden is one of the less expensive countries in which to obtain a divorce. The legislature has intentionally designed the process to be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial…
Maintenance between spouses is a concept also recognized under Swedish law. However, the structure of this obligation varies depending on whether it pertains to maintenance during the marriage or after the spouses have divorced. Below, you will find more information…
Under Swedish law, spouses who have divorced are obligated to carry out a division of property, known as bodelning. This division is essentially a private agreement between the spouses, and as long as you both agree, you can generally divide your assets and…
In Sweden, divorce is generally a straightforward legal process and each of the spouses has an absolute right to divorce. However, the Swedish Marriage Code (Äktenskapsbalken) includes a specific mechanism called consideration time or reflection period (betänketid),…
When a marriage ends in divorce, the spouses must, according to Swedish law, carry out a division of property where the net value of their assets is distributed. However, there is an important exception to this general rule—private property. This article will provide…