Judicial divorce in Romania: procedure, timeline and property matters
Judicial divorce is heard by the district court of the last common residence. Timeline: 3 months to 2 years. May include child custody, maintenance and property division.
02.06.2025 Updated: 25.10.2026
Judicial divorce in Romania
Filed at the district court of the last common residence (art. 915 NCPC). Types: mutual consent (200 RON fee, 3-6 months), fault-based (6 months-2+ years), separation-based (2+ years de facto separation). A divorce ruling may simultaneously resolve: child custody, visitation, maintenance, property division, and return to pre-marriage name. A reconciliation period of up to 3 months may be granted (art. 931 NCPC). Cases involving minor children are partially restricted on portal.just.ro.
General information only; this does not constitute legal advice. Data sourced from portal.just.ro.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. In fault-based divorce or after 2 years of separation, the other spouse's consent is not required. The court may grant the divorce even over the defendant's objection.
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