Practical guide

Divorce without the other spouse’s consent in Ukraine

One spouse’s right to file a divorce claim, notification of the other party and the matters the court must consider.

One spouse may bring a claim

Family Code Article 110 allows one spouse to file. The other spouse’s consent is not a filing condition, but filing alone does not end the marriage.
Under Article 112 the court assesses the relevant circumstances, including whether continuation would conflict with substantial interests of a spouse or children.

Provide known addresses and information needed for proper service. Ignoring personal messages is not the same as proper court notification, and absence does not produce an automatic outcome.
Reconciliation measures are subject to Article 111. They do not apply where one spouse has committed domestic violence under paragraph 2.
Law No. 4073-IX removed Article 110 restrictions on filing during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth. Urgent protection from violence is a separate matter.

Identify any child, maintenance or property disputes and existing proceedings. Divorce alone does not resolve those issues.
Agree whether assistance includes claim preparation, filing and representation. Scope and fees are agreed in advance; court timing is not promised.

Lack of consent does not justify promising an automatic decision or a fixed court timetable.