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GENERAL QUESTION · 254

Mensch & Gesellschaft · BAMF 07.05.2025

In Germany, married couples are allowed to divorce. Usually they must observe a "separation year" for this. 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

  1. A
    The divorce proceedings take one year.
  2. B
    The spouses have been married for one year, then divorce is possible.
  3. C
    The children's right of access applies for one year.
  4. D
    The spouses live separate lives for at least one year. After that, divorce is possible.Correct answer

EDITORIAL LEARNING AID

Why is this answer correct?

For the “Leben in Deutschland” test, connect “The spouses live separate lives for at least one year. After that, divorce is possible.” with the meaning of the question. This is the answer marked as correct in the official key. “The divorce proceedings take one year.” is not part of the solution and points to a different issue. Learn the key term together with the complete correct answer instead of memorising only its letter.

This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.

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Source

Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF

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