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What rights does a woman have during divorce?
Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 289 views

What rights does a woman have during divorce?

In Kazakhstan, a woman has equal rights with her spouse during divorce. She has the right to file for divorce, claim child support, determine the child’s place of residence, divide jointly acquired property, protect her housing rights, and recover expenses related to the maintenance of children. Divorce is not only about ending a marriage. In many cases, divorce also involves children, child support, an apartment, a car, loans, and jointly acquired property. That is why it is important for a woman to know her rights in advance and prepare documents properly.

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Can a mediation agreement be concluded during divorce?
Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 275 views

Can a mediation agreement be concluded during divorce?

Yes, spouses can conclude a mediation agreement during divorce. This is a lawful and practical way to resolve disputes between husband and wife peacefully, without lengthy court conflicts. Mediation is especially useful when spouses have children, property, child support issues, loans, or other disagreements that need to be settled in writing. Instead of arguing in court for months, the parties can negotiate and record their agreed terms in a formal document. However, it is important to understand that if the law requires the marriage to be dissolved through court, the mediation agreement itself does not always replace the court decision on divorce. But it can simplify the process and help the court consider the case faster.

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How much is the state fee for divorce?
Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 794 views

How much is the state fee for divorce?

In Kazakhstan, the amount of the state fee for divorce depends on how the marriage is dissolved: through court or through the civil registry office. The amount may also change if divorce is combined with property division, child support, or other legal claims. If the marriage is dissolved through court, the state fee for filing a divorce claim is 0.3 MCI. In 2026, 1 MCI is 4,325 tenge, so the state fee for filing a divorce claim in court is: 0.3 MCI × 4,325 tenge = 1,297.5 tenge In practice, this is approximately 1,298 tenge.

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How to write a divorce claim?
Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 377 views

How to write a divorce claim?

A divorce claim is an official court document in which one spouse asks the court to dissolve the marriage. Such a claim is filed when divorce through the civil registry office is not possible. For example, this may apply if the spouses have minor children, one spouse does not agree to divorce, avoids going to the civil registry office, or there is a dispute between the parties. For the court to accept the claim, the document must be prepared correctly. It should clearly state the name of the court, the details of the parties, information about the marriage, information about children, and the exact request to the court.

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How long does a court divorce take?
Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 533 views

How long does a court divorce take?

One of the most common questions during divorce is: how long will the court consider a divorce case? In Kazakhstan, the duration depends on several factors: whether the spouses have minor children, whether both parties agree to divorce, and whether there are disputes about child support, child residence, visitation, or division of property. In a standard situation, a court divorce may take approximately from 1 to 3 months. However, if one spouse objects to the divorce, fails to attend court hearings, asks for time for reconciliation, or if there are disputes regarding children or property, the process may take longer.

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How is a family with children divorced in Kazakhstan?
Divorce and family law May 28, 2026 500 views

How is a family with children divorced in Kazakhstan?

How to divorce if there are children in the family? If the spouses have common minor children, divorce in Kazakhstan is usually filed through the courts. Even if both spouses agree to divorce, the presence of children means that the court needs to determine important issues: with whom the children will live, who and in what amount will pay alimony, whether there is a dispute over property and other family duties. According to eGov, divorce through the court is made if the spouses have common minor children, one of the spouses does not agree to divorce, evades divorce, or there are property or other claims between the spouses.

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What will happen to the divorce if one of the spouses is against it?
Divorce and family law May 22, 2026 350 views

What will happen to the divorce if one of the spouses is against it?

One of the most common questions in divorce: "And if the husband or wife is against, we will not be divorced?" The short answer: In most cases, a second spouse's disagreement doesn't block a divorce forever. If one of the spouses wants to dissolve the marriage, and the second is against, the issue is resolved through the courts. In Kazakhstan, the procedure for divorce is regulated by the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Marriage (Marriage) and Family." If there is no consent between the spouses, the court can consider not only the divorce itself, but also the issues of children, alimony, division of property and the procedure for communicating with the child.

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What documents are needed for divorce in Kazakhstan?
Divorce and family law May 21, 2026 422 views

What documents are needed for divorce in Kazakhstan?

Қазақстанда некені бұзудың екі жолы бар: АХАТ (АХАТ) немесе сот арқылы. Таңдау ерлі-зайыптылардың кәмелетке толмаған балалары бар-жоғына, ерлі-зайыптылардың екеуінің де ажырасуға келісім беруіне, мүліктік, алиментке немесе балалардың тұрғылықты жеріне қатысты даулардың болуына байланысты. Некені бұзу тәртібі Қазақстан Республикасының «Неке (ерлі-зайыптылық) және отбасы туралы» Кодексімен реттеледі. Заң бойынша неке ерлі-зайыптылардың бірінің немесе екеуінің өтініші бойынша, сондай-ақ сот әрекетке қабілетсіз деп таныған жұбайдың қорғаншысының өтінішхаты бойынша бұзылуы мүмкін. Алайда, жүктілік кезінде және бала өмірінің бірінші жылында жұбайының келісімінсіз некені бұзуға болмайды.

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How to increase alimony in Kazakhstan in 2026
Alimony Apr 17, 2026 1141 views

How to increase alimony in Kazakhstan in 2026

2026 жылы Қазақстанда алиментті арттыру мүмкін, бірақ сотқа «бізге қиын» вайб емес, дәлелдемелердің қалыпты пакеті қажет. Базалық ереже бұрынғысынша мынадай: бір балаға табыстың 1/4 бөлігі, екі балаға - 1/3 бөлігі, үш және одан да көп балаға - 1/2 бөлігі өндіріліп алынады.

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Alimony in Kazakhstan in 2026
Alimony Apr 9, 2026 605 views

Alimony in Kazakhstan in 2026

Қазақстандағы алимент 2026 жылы отбасылық құқықтың ең сұранысқа ие және бір мезгілде күрделі мәселелерінің бірі болып қалуда.

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