10 questions to ask your lawyer in Spain
Need a lawyer to help with family law in Spain?
Living in Spain and need a lawyer to help with a divorce?
Many of us only ever use a lawyer a few times in our lives, this could include support when buying a house, dealing with inheritance issues and estates, divorce, family issues or during legal battles.
When it comes to family law, most of us have never experienced this part of the legal world before. At a difficult and emotional time for all parties concerned, it is important that you find the right lawyer to support your needs, someone who will provide the right level of advice for you and your family.
Below are ten questions you should ask of any law firm you are thinking of instructing in family law. These questions will help you confirm they are the right people to act on your behalf.
- Can International couples opt for divorce express in Spain?
- Are there specific laws for international divorces?
- If I am not Spanish, do I need a specialist international family lawyer to deal with my divorce?
- How can I protect my properties in Spain if I am experiencing divorce proceedings in another country?
- What is the criteria of Spanish courts to define the concept of a child’s best interest?
- Is there a possibility to claim for interim measures regarding children or alimony while the main divorce proceeding is on going?
- What will be the applicable law to the division of assets?
- How will the assets be transferred?
- What is the Spanish process to enforce a foreign divorce order?
- Is it necessary to obtain an authorisation to travel abroad with the children after the breakdown?
If you want answers to these questions please contact one of our specialist family lawyers at My Lawyer In Spain. We have a team of lawyers, highly experienced in Spanish family law, who can provide the legal support you need to help you during this difficult time.
