Family
Gender-neutral marriage since 2009 and simple no-fault divorce
The Marriage Code has been gender-neutral since 2009. Divorce is no-fault and often immediate, though a six-month reconsideration period applies where a child lives at home or one spouse objects.
Key rules
- Same-sex marriage has been available since 2009.
- A reconsideration period applies where there are children under 16 or one spouse opposes.
- Marital property is generally divided equally on divorce absent a prenuptial agreement.
Governing law
- Marriage Code (Äktenskapsbalken)
In practice
Where no children are involved and both agree, a Swedish divorce can be granted quickly on a simple joint application.