04 Practice area
Family law: process
The stages of a file are described as a general, indicative flow; timing and steps vary with the specific situation.
A How does the process work?
- 01First meeting
The meeting is confidential; the state of the marriage, the children and the assets are discussed.
- 02Explaining the options
The process, time limits and requirements of the uncontested and contested routes are summarised in writing.
- 03Protocol or lawsuit
If agreement is possible, a protocol is drawn up; otherwise a petition and a list of evidence are prepared.
- 04Follow-up
Interim measures, hearings and social inquiry stages are reported.
For information. This page introduces the practice area; it is general information and not legal advice. Each file is assessed according to its own circumstances.