How do people get divorced in a detention center?
In recent years, with the improvement of social awareness of the rule of law, legal issues regarding divorce under special circumstances have gradually attracted attention. Among them, "How to get divorced in a detention center" has become one of the hot topics on the Internet recently. This article will focus on this theme, combine the hot content of the past 10 days, conduct a structured analysis from the legal basis, processing procedures, precautions, etc., and provide relevant data reference.
1. Legal basis and hot topic background

According to Article 1079 of the Civil Code, divorce can be achieved by agreement or litigation. Even if one party is detained in a detention center, the dissolution of their marriage is still protected by law. Recent social platform data shows that the amount of discussion on this topic has increased significantly:
| platform | Number of related topics (last 10 days) | Hot search highest ranking |
|---|---|---|
| 23,000 items | No. 17 | |
| Douyin | 18,000 plays | No. 9 on the social list |
| Zhihu | 560 questions | Top 5 legal topics |
2. Specific handling methods
1.Special procedures for divorce by agreement
If both parties agree to divorce, the following steps must be followed:
| steps | Specific operations | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apply to the detention center for a meeting and consultation | Article 48 of the Prison Act |
| 2 | Sign a written divorce agreement | Article 1076 of the Civil Code |
| 3 | Notary office handles notarization of agreement | Article 11 of the Notarization Law |
| 4 | Special channel of Civil Affairs Bureau | Article 10 of the Marriage Registration Ordinance |
2.Divorce litigation process
If an agreement cannot be reached, a lawsuit can be filed in the People's Court:
| stage | time limit | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| File a case | Within 7 working days | Proof of custody required |
| delivered | Within 15 days | Transferred by the detention center |
| court session | 30-60 days | Temporary courts can be set up in detention centers |
3. References to recent hot cases
Compiled recent typical cases based on public reports:
| area | Case type | Trial result | trial cycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou, Zhejiang | economic crimes | mediate divorce | 42 days |
| Shenzhen, Guangdong | Drug-related cases | Judgment of divorce | 78 days |
| Chengdu, Sichuan | violent crime | reject application | 65 days |
4. Notes and Suggestions
1.Key points for collecting evidence: It is necessary to prepare a copy of the marriage certificate, a detention notice, a property list and other materials
2.Special situation handling:
3.child support issues: It is usually difficult for the detained party to obtain custody rights, but he or she must pay alimony.
5. Extended hotspot data
Legal consultation platform data in the past 10 days shows:
| Consulting question type | Proportion | Average reply time |
|---|---|---|
| property division | 43% | 6 hours |
| child support | 32% | 8 hours |
| Program consultation | 25% | 4 hours |
To sum up, although the procedures for divorce in a detention center are special, the law has established corresponding mechanisms to protect the rights and interests of the parties involved. It is recommended that when encountering such a situation, you seek the help of a professional lawyer promptly to ensure a legal and orderly dissolution of the marriage.
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