Family
Civil-Code marriage with divorce by mutual consent
Marriage under the 2001 Civil Code is between a man and a woman, as the Constitution provides. Divorce is available by mutual consent, on one party's application, or for fault.
Key rules
- The Constitution defines marriage as a union of a man and a woman.
- Divorce by mutual consent is available where the couple agrees on all consequences.
- The court supervises arrangements for children in every divorce.
Governing law
- Civil Code (2001), book on family law
In practice
Same-sex marriage is not recognised, and proposals for civil partnership have repeatedly stalled in the Seimas.