Family Law
Family law in Spanish law governs the personal relationship between family members. Marriage to a foreigner is governed by the rules of Private International Law. According to the rules of Private International Law, family disputes between residents of different countries can be dealt with under the jurisdiction of different tribunals and provisions of the law of different countries. It is therefore essential that you have an experienced family lawyer who can advise you on these matters and ensure that the dispute is heard under the jurisdiction of your home country. The services of a family lawyer include:
- Representation in divorce proceedings, including settlement of issues of maintenance, upbringing, determination of children’s place of residence and division of common property
- Drafting a prenuptial agreement, in accordance with current family and civil law
- Declaring a marriage null and void
- Restoration, restriction or deprivation of parental rights
- Challenging and establishing paternity
- Recovery of child support
- Providing legal advice for spouses