a notary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOne of the lawyers initiates the electronic case and enters the necessary marriage information and draft agreement.<\/p>\n
The spouses then access the system and review the agreement prepared by their lawyers.<\/p>\n
After both spouses approve it, the legally prescribed waiting period begins.<\/p>\n
The official procedure currently provides for a 10-day period<\/strong> after approval of the agreement before the process can proceed to completion of the final notarial divorce act.<\/p>\nThe notary subsequently completes the notarial stage and the relevant civil-status registration process is updated through the digital system.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Do Both Spouses Need a Lawyer?<\/span><\/h2>\nFor a Greek consensual divorce, each spouse is represented by their own lawyer<\/strong>.<\/p>\nThe lawyers participate in drafting and approving the agreement and the digital divorce procedure.<\/p>\n
A notary is also involved in the completion of the consensual divorce.<\/p>\n
The official gov.gr procedure specifically requires participation of the spouses, the lawyers of both spouses and a notary.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Agreement Between the Spouses<\/span><\/h2>\nA consensual divorce requires agreement between the spouses regarding the dissolution of their marriage.<\/p>\n
Where children or other family issues are involved, the appropriate legal arrangements must also be addressed according to the circumstances and applicable law.<\/p>\n
A properly drafted agreement is important because the objective is not simply to end the marriage but also to provide clarity concerning the legal matters that continue after separation.<\/p>\n
Our office can assist with reviewing the circumstances, negotiating the relevant terms and preparing the necessary legal documentation.<\/p>\n
<\/span>The 10-Day Period in a Consensual Divorce<\/span><\/h2>\nOnce both spouses approve the draft agreement through the digital procedure, the statutory 10-day waiting period<\/strong> begins.<\/p>\nAfter that period has expired, the process can proceed toward completion of the final notarial act.<\/p>\n
The current official administrative procedure confirms that this 10-day period begins following the electronic confirmation of the spouses’ consent.<\/p>\n
This means that a consensual divorce should not be described as being completed instantly simply because the parties have reached agreement.<\/p>\n
There are still formal legal stages that must be followed.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Marriage Registered Before 2013<\/span><\/h2>\nOlder marriage records can require an additional administrative step before the digital consensual-divorce procedure can begin.<\/p>\n
Gov.gr states that for marriages celebrated before 2013, it may first be necessary to contact the Registry Office of the municipality where the marriage took place so that the marriage record is entered into the Citizens’ Registry system.<\/p>\n
This should be checked at the beginning of the case to avoid unnecessary delays.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Contested Divorce in Greece<\/span><\/h2>\nNot every marriage can be dissolved through mutual agreement.<\/p>\n
Where one spouse does not agree or where the circumstances require judicial determination, divorce proceedings may need to be brought before the competent Greek court.<\/p>\n
A contested divorce can involve:<\/p>\n