Separation or nullity? Why the distinction matters
A Maltese court dismissed a separation and divorce claim after finding an earlier marriage made the later one void. Why the remedy sought matters.
Articles on divorce
Family mediation in Malta: what it is and whether it is binding
How court mediation works before a separation or divorce in Malta, what happens in sessions, and whether what you agree is binding.
What the 2026 family court reform changes for families
A plain-language guide to what changed in 2026: the new Family Court, longer mediation, sworn disclosure at the start, faster urgent decisions and time limits.
What affects the cost of a divorce in Malta
No honest figure can be given in the abstract. This guide explains what makes a divorce or separation in Malta take longer and cost more.
Divorce or separation: which route fits your situation?
Separation ends the shared married life but not the marriage. Divorce ends the marriage. How the two differ in Malta and how they connect.
Is a divorce granted abroad valid in Malta?
When Malta recognises a divorce granted in another country, how EU decisions are treated, and why it matters before you remarry.
Divorcing in Malta as a foreigner: domicile and residence explained
You do not have to be Maltese to divorce in Malta. What matters is domicile and residence, and the EU rules if another EU country is involved.
A divorce application cannot sidestep a pending separation action
Malta’s Court of Appeal dismissed a separate divorce action while a separation case was pending, applying the connection rule in article 66F.
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