Divorce in Armenia: Children, Alimony and Division of Property

Divorce in Armenia: Children, Alimony and Division of Property

Divorce often involves much more than formally ending a marriage. Spouses may also face disputes concerning children, child support, visitation and the division of marital property.

Understanding these legal issues before starting the divorce process can help the parties make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary complications.

How Does Divorce Work in Armenia?

The applicable procedure depends on the circumstances of the particular case.

Some marriages can be terminated without extensive court proceedings, while disputes between spouses may require litigation.

Issues involving children, financial support and property may also become separate legal claims.

Where Will the Child Live?

Divorce does not by itself terminate either parent's parental rights or responsibilities.

When parents cannot agree on the child's residence or communication with the other parent, the dispute is resolved under the applicable legal procedure with the interests of the child being taken into consideration.

Family cases are highly fact-specific and different circumstances may affect the outcome.

What About Child Support?

A parent's obligation to support a child continues regardless of the parents' divorce.

Where one parent does not voluntarily contribute to the child's maintenance, the other parent may seek child support through the procedure provided by law.

The appropriate claim and amount depend on the circumstances of the individual case.

How Is Marital Property Divided?

Divorce and division of marital property are separate legal issues.

When evaluating a property dispute, it may be necessary to determine:

• when the property was acquired;

• how the purchase was financed;

• whose name appears on the title;

• whether a marriage agreement exists;

• whether loans or other liabilities exist;

• whether third parties have rights in the property.

The fact that an asset is registered solely in one spouse's name does not necessarily provide the final answer regarding its legal status.

When Should You Contact a Family Lawyer?

Legal advice may be particularly important when:

• there is a dispute concerning a child;

• child support is not being paid;

• the spouses own real estate or a business;

• property is registered in only one spouse's name;

• one spouse lives outside Armenia;

• litigation is expected.

Divorce and Family Lawyer in Yerevan, Armenia

LEGAL C Law Firm provides legal assistance in divorce, child support, visitation, parental-rights and marital-property disputes in Armenia.