Expertise

Family law

We can assist you with all family law matters and, working alongside you, develop legally sound and forward-looking solutions tailored to your individual circumstances.

Key areas of our consulting services include

  • Advice prior to marriage
  • Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements and post-divorce settlement agreements
  • Advice and representation in cases of separation and divorce
  • Maintenance law (spousal and child maintenance)
  • Equalisation of accrued gains and division of assets
  • Advice on property matters in family law
  • Custody and access rights
  • Advice on international family law matters
  • Support with out-of-court settlements

Questions raised by our clients include:

  • What legal aspects should be taken into account before getting married?
  • Is it advisable to draw up a prenuptial agreement, and how should it be structured?
  • What steps are required in the event of a separation or divorce?
  • How do divorce proceedings work, and what aspects need to be taken into account?
  • How is the equalisation of accrued gains calculated, and how are assets divided?
  • How is maintenance calculated, and what entitlements exist?
  • What happens to joint assets, particularly property?
  • What arrangements need to be made regarding custody and access rights?
  • How can conflicts be resolved as amicably as possible?

Family law matters often concern highly personal and emotional aspects of life, whilst also involving complex legal and tax implications. In addition to separation and divorce, issues relating to marriage and the early arrangement of property matters are also becoming increasingly important. In particular, property matters, maintenance claims and long-term financial security must be taken into account from the outset.

We provide comprehensive advice and representation – both in terms of proactive planning and the enforcement of claims. In doing so, we support our clients whilst paying particular attention to the family’s interests and the life circumstances of all those involved.

Proactive family law planning regularly requires various aspects to be taken into account. Our approach is to establish clear arrangements at an early stage and to avoid conflicts wherever possible. Our strength lies in providing such structured and solution-oriented advice.

Our work encompasses both preventative measures and support during ongoing proceedings. In doing so, we also keep an eye on related issues that may arise in connection with family law matters.

Contact persons

The right contacts are always by your side.

Lennart Kolkmann
Lennart KolkmannLawyer
Peter Schröder
Peter SchröderLawyer, Partner

Contact

Pelka und Sozien GmbHRechtsanwaltsgesellschaftSteuerberatungsgesellschaftKaiser-Wilhelm-Ring 3 – 550672 Köln