Specialized divorce lawyers in Girona

In addition to divorces, child custody, and visitation arrangements, we specialize in the division of marital property, including the use of the family home, negotiation of sole or shared custody, and discussions regarding child support payments. We also handle spousal support and economic compensation claims, ensuring that any distribution of assets is conducted fairly and equitably.

If there is an economic imbalance between the parties after a divorce, we work to secure appropriate compensation to protect our clients’ interests.

With extensive experience in all aspects of family law, we are the legal team you need to navigate these challenging times with confidence and peace of mind.

Our Family Law Services

Divorces and Separations

In cases of divorce, separation, or common-law partnerships, having specialized legal advice is essential to reach a fair and balanced solution. We manage all aspects of relationship dissolution, offering personalized services to ensure your rights are respected at all times. Our services include:

• Uncontested divorces: We help you reach quick and amicable agreements to avoid lengthy court disputes, thereby reducing both the time and costs involved. Our priority is to facilitate an efficient solution that guarantees the stability of both parties.
• Contentious divorces: If an agreement cannot be reached, we firmly defend your interests in court to ensure your rights are respected at all times. We focus on every detail of your case to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Legal separations: We guide you throughout the entire process of legal separation, protecting both your rights and your financial interests. We handle all the paperwork to ensure the process is as smooth and secure as possible.
• Common-law partnerships: If you are part of a common-law partnership and need legal advice regarding the dissolution of your relationship or property matters, we offer a comprehensive service. We handle the division of shared assets, child custody, and other rights arising from cohabitation, ensuring a fair process that benefits both parties.

We understand that divorce, separation, and common-law partnership dissolution can be emotionally draining. That’s why we work to provide you with robust legal representation and ongoing support throughout the process, ensuring you make informed decisions with the confidence that you have an expert team safeguarding your interests.

 

Child Custody and Visitation Rights

One of the most critical aspects of any divorce or separation process is determining child custody and visitation arrangements. We are committed to ensuring that the best interests of the children are always the priority while defending your rights as a parent.

Our services include:

• Shared or sole custody: We provide advice on the best option for your children, whether it’s shared custody, which allows balanced time with both parents, or sole custody if it’s deemed the most appropriate for their well-being. Our goal is to ensure that children grow up in a safe and stable environment.
• Visitation schedules: We negotiate and establish agreements on visitation schedules to ensure that children maintain a healthy and stable relationship with both parents. Our focus is always on respecting the emotional well-being and stability of the children.
• Modification of custody arrangements: If circumstances change significantly (e.g., financial, health, or residency changes), we help you request a modification of custody terms or visitation arrangements to ensure that the agreements reflect the new family needs.
• Grandparents’ visitation rights: Family law recognizes the right of grandparents to maintain a close relationship with their grandchildren, even in cases of parental divorce or separation. This family bond is considered crucial for the emotional development of children, and the law protects grandparents’ rights to have contact with their grandchildren as long as it benefits the children. Grandparents can request visitation rights if family relations with the parents complicate or prevent contact with their grandchildren.

Our team works with empathy and professionalism, always focusing on making the best decisions for the benefit of both parents and children.

 

Spousal support and work-related compensation

In many divorce or separation cases, it is essential to establish spousal support or child support payments to balance the economic differences between ex-spouses and ensure that children receive the financial support necessary for their education and well-being. We provide expert legal advice in managing these compensations, ensuring the best decisions are made based on each unique situation.

Spousal Support (Compensatory Pension)

Spousal support is granted to the spouse who is left in a financially disadvantaged position after the divorce.

In Catalonia, spousal and work-related compensations are governed by the Civil Code of Catalonia, specifically the following articles:

1. Compensatory Pension:

1. • Article 233-14 of the Civil Code of Catalonia regulates compensatory pensions for cases where, as a result of divorce or separation, one spouse is in a financially unbalanced situation compared to the other. The purpose of the pension is to restore balance.

2. Work-Related Economic Compensation:

1. • Article 232-5 of the Civil Code of Catalonia establishes work-related compensation for the spouse who contributed more to household tasks or the economic activities of the other spouse. This applies in cases of separation, divorce, or annulment.

These provisions ensure a fair distribution of assets and compensation when there is an imbalance in financial or labor contributions within the marriage.

Our legal support in establishing compensation

Our goal is to ensure that compensation is fair and accurately reflects the real needs of each party, covering the following key areas:

• Economic Imbalance Compensation: If one spouse experiences financial disparity as a result of the divorce, we work to ensure that this imbalance is acknowledged and that an appropriate compensation is established. This takes into account factors such as differences in income, lifestyle during the marriage, and other relevant considerations.
• Work-Related Compensation: In cases where one spouse interrupted their career to focus on household responsibilities or childcare, it is crucial to provide financial compensation for their contributions. This compensation is calculated based on the duration of the marriage and the impact of career interruptions on the spouse’s professional trajectory.

We are dedicated to achieving equitable solutions that protect your rights and ensure a just distribution of resources after the dissolution of a marriage.

Division of Marital Assets

Experts in High-Net-Worth Asset Division

At our law firm in Girona, we specialize in the division of marital assets for high-net-worth individuals. Managing the division of assets during divorce or separation requires a highly skilled approach, particularly when dealing with complex and valuable estates. Our team of experts in family law and property law provides the guidance needed to ensure a fair and balanced division of assets.

 

What Is the Division of Marital Assets?

The division of marital assets involves the allocation and distribution of properties acquired during the marriage, particularly in community property regimes. This process is crucial in cases of divorce or separation, and its complexity increases when dealing with high-value estates, family businesses, financial assets, real estate, and other investments.

 

Child support payments

Child support in Catalonia is primarily regulated by the Civil Code of Catalonia. The following articles address child support obligations:

1. Article 237-1 and subsequent articles: These outline the right of children to receive support from their parents. This includes everything necessary for their subsistence, housing, clothing, medical care, education, and comprehensive development.
2. Article 233-10: In the context of separation or divorce, this article establishes the criteria for determining each parent’s contribution to child support expenses. Each parent must contribute according to their financial resources and the child’s needs.

 

Our Approach to protecting children’s well-Being

Protecting the well-being of minors is our priority. We ensure that children receive the financial support needed to secure their quality of life, including:

• Basic Support: We establish child support payments that cover all basic needs, such as food, education, healthcare, and other essential expenses for their development.
• Education and Additional Expenses: Beyond basic support, we advocate for child support to include extraordinary expenses, such as educational, medical, or recreational activities that are necessary for maintaining the child’s well-being.

By offering personalized and strategic legal support, we aim to achieve fair outcomes that respect the rights of all parties while prioritizing the needs of children and ensuring the equitable division of assets.

 

Modification of support payments

Financial circumstances can change over time, whether for the paying spouse or the recipient spouse.

In Catalonia, the modification of both spousal support and child support is regulated by the Civil Code of Catalonia. The relevant articles for modification include:

1. Modification of Child Support Payments:
   • Article 233-7 of the Civil Code of Catalonia: This article regulates the possibility of modifying measures related to children, including child support. Modifications can be requested if there is a substantial change in circumstances compared to those considered when the support was initially established.
2. Modification of Spousal Support:
   • Article 233-19 of the Civil Code of Catalonia: This article allows for the modification or termination of spousal support when there is a significant change in the financial circumstances of either party, or if the beneficiary spouse achieves financial independence.

 

How we handle support modifications

• Modification of Spousal Support:
  If one of the ex-spouses experiences a significant financial change (e.g., loss of employment or increase in income), we work to adjust the spousal support to reflect the new financial reality.
• Modification of Child Support:
  If the needs of the children or the parents’ income changes (e.g., starting university or health-related issues), we provide expert guidance to request an adjustment to the child support payments that aligns with the updated circumstances.

 

Our goal is to ensure that all support arrangements remain fair and aligned with the current realities of all parties involved, safeguarding the well-being of the children and respecting the rights of the parents.

 

Enforcement of court rulings and non-payment of support

One of the most common issues following a divorce is the non-payment of spousal or child support. Our firm specializes in ensuring compliance with court rulings and addressing unpaid obligations effectively and decisively.

Our Services for handling non-payment

• Enforcement of Court Rulings:
  If the other party fails to fulfill their payment obligations, we assist you in enforcing the judgment, initiating the necessary procedures to claim the owed amounts quickly and effectively.
• Recovery of Unpaid Support:
  We work to ensure that the ex-spouse fulfills their financial obligations by pursuing wage garnishments, seizure of assets, or other legal mechanisms to secure payment.
• Criminal Proceedings for Non-Payment of Support:
  The non-payment of spousal or child support is a serious offense under Spanish law and may result in criminal liability.

• • Article 227 of the Spanish Criminal Code establishes that failure to comply with court-ordered support payments—whether for children or an ex-spouse—can be prosecuted criminally, leading to financial penalties or even imprisonment. Our expertise in criminal law allows us to redirect cases to criminal court when necessary to protect your rights.

 

Other Family Law Services

In addition to the services already mentioned, our firm also provides assistance in other key areas of family law, including:

• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements:
  We help you draft and negotiate agreements to establish the financial terms of your marriage and protect your assets in the event of a separation.
• Guardianships and Conservatorships:
  Expert guidance in managing guardianships to protect incapacitated individuals or minors who are unable to manage their own assets.
• Adoptions:
  If you’re considering adopting a child, we guide you through the entire legal process, ensuring it is carried out efficiently and effectively.

 

Why choose us?

Our family law experts ensure that compensatory and child support payments are fair, reflect the real needs of the parties involved, and adapt to changing circumstances. Additionally, we act to ensure that court rulings are executed efficiently in cases of non-payment, always prioritizing the rights of children and parents alike.

With us, you’ll have a trusted legal partner dedicated to protecting your rights and helping you navigate even the most challenging family law matters. Let us know if you’d like to refine the text further!

We offer:

• Family Law Specialists:
  Our team is composed of experienced attorneys specializing in all areas of family law, ensuring the best defense and advice for each case.
• Personalized and Empathetic Support:
  We understand that family law cases are highly personal and emotional. That’s why we offer a close and compassionate approach, always prioritizing the well-being of our clients and their children in every decision.
• Tailored Legal Strategies:
  Every case and every family is unique. We develop customized strategies to guarantee the best outcomes in every situation.
• Consistent and Transparent Communication:
  We are committed to maintaining regular and ongoing contact with our clients, keeping them informed about every step of their case and addressing any questions or concerns. We work with transparency and availability, ensuring you feel fully supported.

Do you need family law advice? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us today for a consultation. We are here to help you find the best solution for you and your family, ensuring your rights are always protected.

Don’t wait any longer to get the support you need. Contact us today for a personalized consultation, and let our team guide you toward the best resolution for your situation. We are committed to ensuring your rights are safeguarded at every step, giving you the confidence to navigate the legal process with the support of dedicated and experienced family law specialists who prioritize your well-being and that of your family.

Contact us for a consultation

Do you need family law advice? Don’t hesitate to reach out to us today for a consultation. We are here to help you find the best solution for you and your family, ensuring your rights are always protected.

Don’t wait any longer to get the support you need. Contact us today for a personalized consultation, and let our team guide you toward the best resolution for your situation. We are committed to ensuring your rights are safeguarded at every step, giving you the confidence to navigate the legal process with the support of dedicated and experienced family law specialists who prioritize your well-being and that of your family.