Matrimonial and Family Law
Hardly any other area of law affects our immediate circle of life as much as family law. It covers regulations relating to all family matters, whether concerning one’s own spouse, joint children or close relatives. Family law matters often have an impact on business matters as well.
Trusted advice for families and businesses
In stable times, the aim is to create legal certainty for all parties involved through clear, mutually agreed arrangements. In times of crisis, we support you in sorting out family matters, reflecting on emotional decisions and finding financially viable solutions.
Our family law advice is comprehensive: we combine specialist knowledge of family law with in-depth expertise in company law, tax law and inheritance law. Thanks to the structure of our firm, a specialist solicitor is on hand to assist you in each of these areas.
Whether it is an out-of-court settlement or a court dispute – we support you with experience, sound judgement and the aim of finding the best solution for your family and your business.
In the drafting of contracts
the drafting of marriage contracts, e.g. in connection with business transfers, agreements amending the community of accrued gains or agreements on the separation of property
the drafting of agreements on the consequences of separation and divorce
the adjustment of corporate structures, the separation of companies owned by spouses, and the consideration of any claims for compensation
In divorce proceedings
advice and representation in divorce proceedings and in pension rights equalisation
In cases relating to separation and divorce
advice on matrimonial property matters, such as the equalisation of accrued gains
the consideration and valuation of individual agricultural and commercial enterprises, businesses and companies, ranging from GbRs, GmbH & Co. KGs and GmbHs to Tierkooperations-KGs
the division of jointly acquired private assets, such as a detached house, and jointly incurred debts
advice on maintenance law matters, in particular regarding the enforcement of legitimate claims for spousal maintenance or the defence against unjustified claims, such as maintenance following separation
the determination of accurate income levels, including for the self-employed and business owners;
the inclusion of business-related expenses
advice on child maintenance, parental responsibility and access arrangements.
