erottamispäivä

Erottamispäivä is a Finnish term that translates to "separation day" or "divorce day". It refers to the date on which a married couple legally separates. In Finland, divorce proceedings involve a mandatory reflection period. After the initial application for divorce is filed, there is a six-month waiting period before the divorce can be finalized. Erottamispäivä is the day this separation officially takes effect.

This period allows couples to reconsider their decision and potentially reconcile. If neither party withdraws the application during the six months, the divorce is granted on the erottamispäivä. The exact date is determined by the court handling the divorce. It is an important legal milestone marking the end of the marital union. Following the erottamispäivä, the individuals are legally considered divorced and are free to remarry. The concept emphasizes a structured legal process for dissolving a marriage.