Family and inheritance law often come into contact in the most sensitive moments of life: during divorce, arranging the relationship between parents and children, dividing joint property, the death of a loved one, initiating probate proceedings or disputes over inheritance.
Although they are separate legal areas, in practice they are often connected by the same question: how to protect the family, property and rights of persons directly affected by the change of family or inheritance relations.
Areas in which we provide legal support
The site brings together family and inheritance law because both areas often intertwine through matters of property, child protection, regulating relationships between family members and transferring property during life or after death.
- Divorce
- Amicable Divorce
- Exercising parental rights
- Maintenance and alimony
- Contact of the child with the parent
- Division of common property
- Probate procedure
- Inheritance Disputes
- Testament and Bequest
- Lifetime Maintenance Agreement
- Legal support in the peaceful settlement of family, property and inheritance relations
Family law: divorce and property relations
Family law includes legal relationships between spouses, common-law partners, parents and children.In practice, the need for legal assistance in divorce, arrangement of parental rights, child support, maintenance of personal relations with the child and division of property acquired during the union most often arises.
In a consensual divorce, the key issues can be settled by agreement: the exercise of parental rights, the pattern of seeing the child, the amount of maintenance and the division of joint property.When an agreement is not possible, it is necessary to carefully prepare the claim, evidence and legal strategy for the proceedings before the court.
Divorce and consensual arrangement of relationships
Divorce can be amicable or it can be initiated by a lawsuit.Divorce by mutual consent is easiest when the spouses can agree on important issues, while divorce by petition comes into play when agreement is not possible or there are outstanding issues regarding children, property or support.
Legal support includes the preparation of a proposal for an amicable divorce, the drafting of an agreement on the exercise of parental rights, alimony and personal relations with the child, as well as representation in the procedure when a court case is required.
Division of joint property of spouses
One of the most important issues after the termination of a marriage or cohabitation is the division of property.In practice, apartments, houses, vehicles, savings, loans, real estate investments, family business or property formally registered to one family member often appear.
In these cases, it is especially important to determine what is separate and what is common property, how the property was acquired, who contributed to its increase and what evidence can confirm the real contribution of each spouse or partner.
Inheritance Law: Probate, Will and Inheritance Disputes
Inheritance law governs the transfer of property after the death of the testator.Inheritance can be legal or on the basis of a will, and in practice the most common questions are who are the heirs, what is included in the inheritance, whether there is a will, whether the will is valid and whether the necessary part has been violated.
Probate proceedings can often end peacefully, but can turn into a dispute when there is disagreement over property, inheritance shares, gifts made during life, lifetime support agreements, wills or the rights of necessary heirs.
Contracts and planning of property relations
In addition to representation in proceedings, legal assistance can be important even before a dispute arises.A prenuptial agreement, life support agreement, gift agreement, will or property division agreement can help to make family and property relationships clear, with less risk of future misunderstandings.
In these legal affairs, it is especially important that the document is adapted to the actual will of the parties, property situation and legal restrictions, so that it is legally sustainable and applicable in practice.
How we help clients
Assessment of legal position
We analyze facts, documentation, family and property relationships, as well as the best legal path for a specific case.
Agreeable Resolution
When there is room for agreement, we prepare agreements that clearly address divorce, child, alimony, property or inheritance issues.
Preparation of submissions
We prepare lawsuits, motions, statements, agreements, wills, requests and other documents necessary for proceedings or a peaceful settlement of relations.
Representation before the court and notary
We represent clients in family disputes, probate proceedings, inheritance disputes and related property cases.
Protection of the rights of children and families
We pay special attention to issues related to children, maintenance, contacts, parental rights and the stability of the future settlement.
Lifetime estate planning
We help in the preparation of legal acts that regulate property relations in advance and reduce the risk of future family or inheritance disputes.
Our Approach
In family and inheritance matters, it is important to act calmly, accurately and without additional aggravation of relations when it is not necessary.That's why we first assess whether there is a possibility of an amicable solution, and then we choose the legal path that best protects the client's interests.
When an agreement is not possible, the procedure is conducted decisively and structured: through properly set requests, evidence, clear argumentation and protection of the client's rights before the competent authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a divorce by mutual consent and a divorce by legal action?
An amicable divorce involves the agreement of the spouses on key issues, especially when there are children and joint property.Divorce by lawsuit is initiated when an agreement is not possible or when there are disputed issues that must be resolved by the court.
What is regulated when exercising parental rights?
It regulates who the child confides in, how the other parent maintains personal relations with the child, how much maintenance is owed and how important decisions are made regarding the child.
Is community property automatically divided in a divorce?
Not necessarily.Divorce and division of community property are related but different issues.Property can be divided by agreement, and if an agreement is not possible, the division can be resolved in a separate procedure.
What is probate?
Probate proceedings are proceedings in which inheritance, heirs and inheritance shares are determined.If there is no dispute between the heirs, the procedure can be relatively simple.If there is a dispute, litigation may be required.
When does an inheritance dispute arise?
Inheritance disputes can arise when heirs disagree about property, wills, gifts made during life, life support agreements, necessary deeds or inheritance shares.
Is it better to arrange property relations in advance?
In many cases it is.A clearly drafted prenuptial agreement, will, life support agreement, or property division agreement can prevent future disputes and make things easier for family members.
Do you need legal help in a family or inheritance matter?
Send a brief description of the situation and the documentation you have.After an initial analysis, we can assess the legal position, possible options, risks and the best way to protect your rights.
Send InquiryThis page is informative and does not constitute legal advice for a specific case.The assessment of a specific family or inheritance issue requires an analysis of facts, documentation, deadlines, assets, relations between the parties and applicable regulations.