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Scheidungsrecht
German → American English
American English
Divorce law
Rechtsgebiet, das die rechtlichen Folgen und Verfahren einer Scheidung regelt.
Im Scheidungsrecht gibt es Regeln zu Unterhalt, Sorgerecht und Vermögensaufteilung.Use Scheidungsrecht for the legal field dealing specifically with divorce; in everyday speech, people more often say the broader Familienrecht when talking about family-law issues.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Scheidungsrecht mean in English?
Scheidungsrecht means “divorce law” in English.
Is Scheidungsrecht the same as Familienrecht?
Not exactly. Scheidungsrecht is a part of Familienrecht and deals specifically with divorce.
How do you use Scheidungsrecht in a sentence?
For example: Das Scheidungsrecht regelt die rechtlichen Folgen einer Scheidung. (Divorce law regulates the legal consequences of a divorce.)
Is Scheidungsrecht a common everyday word?
It is a legal term, so it is more common in legal or formal contexts than in everyday conversation.