Rosa
Lawyer · Mallorca, Spain
- 1,612 cases handled · 248 in this service
- 17+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of the Balearic Islands
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4.98(162 reviews)
Uncontested Divorce (Mutual Consent) in Spain
A mutually agreed divorce in Spain is a divorce in which both spouses accept the same terms, set out in a written agreement. Registered English-speaking lawyers explain how it works for foreign couples.
About Uncontested Divorce (Mutual Consent) in Spain
A mutually agreed divorce in Spain (divorcio de mutuo acuerdo) is a divorce in which both spouses accept the same terms. It is also known as mutual consent divorce, uncontested divorce, divorce by agreement and, in everyday speech, express divorce (divorcio exprés). The word "express" is a nickname for the simpler route that opens when there is no dispute; it is not a separate legal procedure. For the wider picture, see divorce in Spain. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Mutually Agreed Divorce Service”.
What the spouses agree on
The terms are written down in the convenio regulador. It covers where the children live and how they keep contact, child support, who uses the family home, how property and debts are divided and whether one spouse pays the other a compensatory pension. Property questions are explained in distribution of marital assets.
Notary or court
With no minor or dependent children, an agreed divorce can sometimes be formalised before a notary. With minor children it goes through a court, where the public prosecutor reviews the agreement to protect the children. Both spouses are assisted by lawyers; in some cases one lawyer can assist both. A spouse living abroad can sometimes take part through a power of attorney.
Questions and answers
What is a convenio regulador?
It is the written agreement of the spouses on all the effects of the divorce. The notary or the court checks it, and it can be refused if it seriously harms one spouse or the children.
Do both spouses have to be in Spain?
Not always. The paperwork can sometimes be handled through a representative with a special power of attorney, which a lawyer can explain for the specific case.
Is a minimum period of marriage needed?
Spanish law normally asks for a minimum period to have passed since the wedding, with exceptions where a spouse or the children are at risk. A lawyer can confirm how this applies.
What if we agree on the divorce but not on every term?
Then the divorce is contested and a judge decides the open points. Some couples first try to settle the remaining questions by negotiation.
Does an agreed divorce deal with the children?
Yes, the agreement must set out custody, contact and support. For more on those topics see child custody disputes.
6 lawyers who provide Uncontested Divorce (Mutual Consent) in Spain
Sorted by experience in this service. Write to any of them — the reply comes from the lawyer, without obligation.
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Inma
Lawyer · Valencia, Spain
- 716 cases handled · 2 in this service
- 18+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Law, University of Valencia
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4.99(56 reviews)
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Federico
Lawyer · Madrid, Spain
- 440 cases handled
- 25+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, German, French, Spanish
- Law, Complutense University Madrid (San Pablo)
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4.82(14 reviews)
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María
Lawyer · Estepona, Spain
- 184 cases handled
- 8+ years in practice
- Speaks: Spanish, English
- Law, University Granada
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4.60(5 reviews)
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Juan
Lawyer · Madrid, Spain
- 164 cases handled
- 10+ years in practice
- Speaks: English, Spanish
- Degree in Law, Deusto University (Bilbao, Basque Country)
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4.86(7 reviews)
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Daniel
Lawyer · Mallorca, Spain
- 137 cases handled
- 11+ years in practice
- Speaks: Spanish, Italian, English, Portuguese, French
- Law, UIB
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5.00(5 reviews)
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— Mike26 Jun 2017Uncontested Divorce (Mutual Consent) -
Always reachable and knowledgeable, and the service was super all round.
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Communication was great. The lawyer always kept me informed of the next steps and was there to help with any question.
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Extremely professional and helpful, and he dealt with everything very quickly. Fully satisfied.
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