Family
A single gender-neutral marriage law since 2010
Iceland was among the first states to adopt one gender-neutral marriage law, in 2010. Divorce and most family matters are handled by the district commissioners.
Key rules
- One marriage law applies to all couples since 2010.
- Divorce is processed administratively by the district commissioner, with a separation step in some cases.
- Spouses share community of property unless a prenuptial agreement provides otherwise.
Governing law
- Marriage Act (Hjúskaparlög)
In practice
The district commissioner, not a court, is the usual venue for divorce, custody and child-support agreements.