Family matters are among the most personal legal questions a person can face. They call for discretion and sensitivity as well as a clear legal strategy.
We advise and represent clients in divorce, custody, maintenance and matrimonial property proceedings, and we prepare prenuptial and matrimonial property agreements. We also handle family matters with an international dimension, such as the recognition of foreign divorce judgments and cross-border custody issues.
Scope of services
- 01Contested and uncontested divorce
- 02Custody and visitation arrangements
- 03Maintenance and child support
- 04Division of matrimonial property
- 05Prenuptial and matrimonial property agreements
- 06Recognition of foreign divorce judgments
- 07Cross-border family matters
- 08Protective orders
- 09Any other family law matter
How we work
We listen carefully, explain the options and their consequences clearly and look for solutions that protect the interests of the client and the children. Where an agreement is possible, we pursue it, and where it is not, we represent the client firmly before the courts.
Frequently asked questions
A divorce judgment issued abroad can generally be recognised through recognition proceedings, subject to the conditions of the applicable law. Until it is recognised, it may not produce effects in the civil registry of the other country.
A prenuptial or matrimonial property agreement allows spouses to choose how their property will be owned and divided, within the limits set by law. It is especially useful where spouses have significant assets or connections to more than one country.
An uncontested divorce, where the spouses agree on all consequences, is usually concluded much faster than a contested one. In contested cases, the duration depends on the issues in dispute, the evidence and any appeals.
Custody decisions are based on the best interests of the child. Courts consider factors such as the age and needs of the child, the relationship with each parent and the living conditions offered.
The division of property depends on the matrimonial property regime that applies to the spouses, whether chosen by agreement or applicable by law, and on when and how each asset was acquired.
Maintenance may be increased, reduced or ended if the financial circumstances of the parties or the needs of the child change significantly. A new court decision is usually required for this purpose.