1. Status of the Marriage
“What is the status of your marriage? Is there a reason for divorce?”
The judge may want to learn the general status of the parties in the marriage. The parties state why the marriage will not work, that they want to divorce due to reasons such as violence, cheating, incompatibility.
2. Reasons for Divorce
“For what reasons are you applying for divorce?”
This question is to understand the reason for the divorce. If the divorce case is contentious and there is a disagreement between the parties, an explanation may be required on this issue.
3. Status of the Children (Custody)
“Do you have children? Is there a disagreement about custody?”
If the couple has children, the judge asks questions about the custody, care and education of the children. If there is a disagreement about custody, the statements of the parties are important for the judge to make a decision.
“Who will keep the children?”
This question is asked to learn the parties’ opinions about who will live with the children during the divorce and who will be responsible for their care and education.
4. Alimony Status
“Do you have a request for alimony?”
If one of the parties requests alimony from the other, the judge asks this question to determine the amount and conditions of the alimony.
“Is alimony requested for the children?”
The party who undertakes the care and education of the children may request alimony for the children. In this case, the judge also takes into account the financial situation of the parties when determining the amount of alimony.
5. Property Division
“How will the properties acquired during the marriage be shared?”
The judge asks questions about property division during the divorce. Property division is made according to the couple’s property regime (participation in acquired properties or another regime).
6. Violence Status
“Is there physical or psychological violence in the marriage?”
If the divorce is due to reasons such as severe incompatibility, cheating or violence, the judge asks whether there is violence. If there is violence, this may affect the divorce case and the rights of the parties.
7. Statements of the Parties
“Can you explain the problems in your communication with your spouse?”
The judge may try to understand the communication problems that the couple has with each other. These questions help to evaluate whether the marriage is sustainable.
8. Marriage Contract or Property Regime
“Did you make any property regime agreements during the marriage?”
The regime adopted by the couple in the division of property is important. If a property regime agreement has been made, the distribution will be made in accordance with this agreement.
9. Financial Situation in the Marriage
“What is your spouse’s financial situation?”
In matters such as alimony requests or property division, the judge takes into account the financial situations of the parties. Therefore, information may be obtained about the financial situation of one of the parties.
10. Timing for Divorce
“Did you try to forgive each other before applying for divorce?”
The judge may want to know whether divorce is really a last resort. This is to question whether the parties are looking for any solution at the stage when they decide to divorce.
11. Other Family Problems
“What would you like to say about other family problems?”
The judge may want to make a general assessment of other problems experienced in the marriage. If there are other reasons that make the marriage difficult and lead to divorce, these can also be discussed.
During the divorce case, the judge asks various questions, taking into account the rights and situations of both parties. These questions are directed to understand the reason for the divorce, child custody, alimony requests, property division and violence. The parties’ accurate and honest statements will help the court make the right decisions.