Familieretshuset Interview: Questions, Process, and Preparation

First, stay calm and read the invitation carefully.

Pay particular attention to the following:

• When and where will the interview take place?
• What documents should you bring with you?
• Is there a deadline for your response?
• In which language will the interview be conducted?

Important: Interviews at Familieretshuset can generally only be conducted in English or Danish. If you do not speak either of these languages well enough, you should start thinking early on about how you can ensure effective communication during the interview.

If you’re unsure which information is relevant to your specific case or how to prepare for the interview, we can go over your case together during our in-person consultation. We’ll explain what you should keep in mind and how you can prepare for the interview.

Good preparation doesn’t mean making up answers or memorizing a list of questions. Instead, it makes sense to take some time before the conversation to revisit your actual relationship history together.

1. Recall your shared history

Discuss, for example:

• When and where did we meet?
• When did our relationship begin?
• When did we meet in person for the first time?
• What shared experiences have we had?
• When did we decide to get married?

2. Think about your current living situation

Discuss:

• Where do we currently live?
• How often do we see each other?
• How do we organize our time together?
• How do we stay in touch?
• Have we already lived together for a short or long period, and where?
• How do we envision our future together?

3. Have important information ready

If your individual situation requires it, it may be helpful to have important data and information about your relationship on hand.

This includes, for example, travel documents, joint bookings, or other supporting evidence.

Important: Not every couple needs the same documents. If the Familieretshuset requires additional documents or information, you should follow the specific request exactly.

Above all, you should stick to the truth.

Don’t try to present a supposedly “perfect” relationship story.

International relationships aren’t always the same. A couple may have met online, been in a long-distance relationship for an extended period, or been separated for a long time due to visas, work, or distance.

Even differing memories of unimportant details aren’t automatically a sign of a problematic relationship.

What’s important is that you can honestly explain your personal circumstances.

We strongly advise against making up answers for the interview or coordinating a fabricated story with your partner.

Yes! As a general rule, both partners must be present at the interview with Familieretshuset. The interview can be conducted either together or separately.

If the interviews are conducted separately, the partners may be asked similar or different questions. The main purpose is to verify the information provided by both partners and to determine whether the relationship actually exists and whether the requirements for marriage in Denmark are met.

The review of your application is not automatically complete after the interview. The Familieretshuset evaluates the information provided and continues to verify whether all requirements for marriage in Denmark have been met.

It’s impossible to say in general terms how quickly you’ll receive a response afterward. Some couples receive a response immediately after the interview, while others have to wait a few days for the decision.

A wait of a few days does not automatically mean your application has been denied.

A rejection following an interview at the Familieretshuset is, of course, disappointing at first. However, it is crucial to carefully review the reasoning behind the decision.

The Familieretshuset makes its decision based on the couple’s individual situation, the documents submitted, and the information provided during the proceedings. A rejection can have various reasons and should therefore always be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Important: A rejection does not automatically mean that it is fundamentally impossible for the couple to get married in Denmark. What matters is the reason for the rejection stated in the notification.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Whether it makes sense or is even possible to submit another application depends, in particular, on why the first application was denied and whether the relevant circumstances have changed in the meantime.

Simply resubmitting the same application without taking into account the reason for the denial is therefore generally not the right approach.

Whether it is still possible to get married in Denmark depends on the specific circumstances of the case. First, it must be clarified why the application was denied and what options are available as a result.

We therefore recommend that couples submit the decision from the Familieretshuset to us so that we can discuss the situation together and clarify the next steps. We cannot, however, provide a legal assessment or representation by an attorney.

In particularly sensitive or urgent cases, we would also recommend a wedding in Georgia, which we can arrange quickly and without major bureaucratic hurdles!

First, stay calm and review the decision carefully.

Our recommendation:

1. Read the decision from Familieretshuset in its entirety.
2. Review the reasons for the rejection.
3. Take note of any deadlines.
4. Do not rush to submit a new application.
5. Seek expert legal advice if you have legal questions.
6. Then, explore your options for getting married in Denmark.

A rejection is a specific decision regarding your application. It should therefore always be considered on a case-by-case basis and not compared or equated with the experiences of other couples.

In particularly sensitive or urgent cases, we would also recommend a wedding in Georgia, which we can arrange quickly and without major bureaucratic hurdles!