Family Law Lawyers in Bilbao
Close advice to face a separation, make decisions about your children or resolve family financial issues.
We help you understand the options for your case and prepare the next steps, with personalized attention.
How we can help you
We accompany family processes in Bilbao and the Basque Country. The approach depends on your circumstances and the needs of the people involved.
Separations and divorces
Advice on the process and on the personal and financial issues that must be addressed.
Know the divorce service →Custody and visitation
Advice on caring for children and organizing family relationships.
Pensions and modification of measures
Valuation of pensions and changes in measures when family circumstances change.
Assets and matrimonial property regime
Advice on the liquidation and negotiation of agreements on assets and properties.
Paternity and filiation
Advice and representation in procedures for recognition of paternity and filiation rights.
Adoptions
Advice and representation in adoption procedures.
How we work with you
We listen and review
We know your situation and the documentation available to understand what needs attention.
We explain the options
We guide you on the alternatives of the case and the issues that should be evaluated.
We accompany you in the process
We agree on the legal steps to take and provide personalised follow-up.
Prepare the first consultation
You do not need to have all the documentation to ask. If you have it, it may be useful to prepare:
- A summary of your situation and what you need to resolve.
- Resolutions or agreements that already exist.
- The documents related to the family or economic issue you want to consult.
- Communications or notifications received, especially if they indicate a deadline.
Frequently asked questions about Family Law
You can display the answers that interest you. Each situation has its circumstances and requires an individual assessment.
What types of divorce exist in Spain?
There are two main types of divorce in Spain: divorce by mutual agreement and contentious divorce.
What is the process to obtain joint custody?
To obtain joint custody, it is necessary to submit a request to the judge, who will evaluate the best interests of the minor.
How is the visitation regime established?
The visitation regime is established by agreement between the parents or, failing that, by court decision based on the well-being of the minor.
What is child maintenance and how is it calculated?
child maintenance is a financial contribution for the maintenance of children. It is calculated based on the needs of the minor and the financial capacity of the parents.
What does the liquidation of the matrimonial property regime imply?
The liquidation of the matrimonial property regime involves the division of the assets and debts acquired during the marriage.
What is the modification of measures and when can it be requested?
The modification of measures is the change of the conditions established in the divorce decree. It can be requested when there is a significant change in circumstances.
How do you proceed in cases of domestic violence during the divorce process?
In cases of domestic violence, protective measures must be taken for the victim, and the divorce process can be expedited to ensure their safety.
What is the process to carry out an adoption in Spain?
The adoption process in Spain includes the evaluation of the adopters, the assignment of the minor and the formalization of the adoption through a court resolution.
What is parental authority and how is it regulated?
Parental authority is the set of rights and duties that parents have over their minor children. It is regulated by the Civil Code and can be shared or exclusive.
How is a divorce processed by mutual agreement?
To process a divorce by mutual agreement, both spouses must submit a joint application accompanied by a divorce settlement agreement to the judge.
What rights does the non-custodial parent have?
The non-custodial parent has the right to visitation, to participate in important decisions about the child's life, and to receive information about the child's well-being.
What documentation is needed to start a divorce process?
To start a divorce process, you need a marriage certificate, birth certificates of the children, and a divorce settlement agreement or divorce petition.
How can you request a compensatory maintenance?
Compensatory maintenance can be requested during the divorce proceedings by demonstrating an economic imbalance caused by the separation.
What happens if one of the parents fails to comply with the visitation regime?
If one of the parents fails to comply with the visitation regime, the other can request the judge's intervention to enforce the agreement or modify the conditions.
What is the divorce settlement agreement and what should it include?
The divorce settlement agreement is a document that establishes the conditions of the divorce, including custody, visitation, child maintenance, and property liquidation.
How are disagreements about raising children resolved?
Disagreements over the upbringing of children can be resolved through mediation or, if necessary, through judicial intervention.
What happens to the family home after divorce?
The family home can be awarded to one of the spouses or sold, and the proceeds of the sale distributed between both.
What are the rights of grandparents in relation to their grandchildren?
Grandparents have the right to maintain a personal relationship with their grandchildren, and can request visitation if they are prevented from seeing them.
What is sole custody?
Sole custody is when one of the parents has full custody of the children, while the other has the right to visitation.
When is it necessary to have a lawyer in a family process?
It is necessary to have a lawyer in separation, divorce, custody, adoption and any other procedure that involves legal decisions about the family.
Tell us what you need help with
We can guide you on the next step from our office in Bilbao.
Briefly explain the reason for the consultation. If you prefer another means of contact, you can consult the office details.
Legal consultation: €150, VAT included. If you then engage us to handle the proceedings or matter, we deduct this amount from our fees.
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