Family disputes are among the most painful ones. Emotions, children's interests, property built up over years and sometimes relatives living in different countries are all intertwined. A family lawyer's job is to protect your rights and your children's interests and, where possible, to help the parties reach an agreement without a lengthy court battle.
«Your Legal Counsel» handles family cases before Armenian courts and state authorities, including cases where one of the parties lives abroad or is a foreign citizen.
Matters we handle:
- divorce in court and at the civil registry office, including divorce with a foreign spouse;
- division of marital property;
- alimony for children and spouses: recovery, change of amount, arrears;
- determining the child's place of residence and the visitation schedule;
- deprivation and restoration of parental rights;
- establishing and contesting paternity;
- adoption, including international adoption;
- prenuptial agreements and agreements on children and property;
- annulment of marriage;
- recognition in Armenia of foreign divorce and alimony judgments;
- wrongful removal of a child abroad and child return.
How we work:
- we analyse your situation during the consultation and explain the realistic prospects of the case;
- where possible, we prepare a settlement agreement: it is faster, cheaper and gentler on the children;
- if a dispute cannot be avoided, we collect evidence, draft the claim and represent you in courts of all instances;
- we deal with guardianship authorities, the civil registry, notaries and the enforcement service;
- we follow the enforcement of the court decision.
If you live outside Armenia, most of the case can be handled under a power of attorney, without your constant presence. More about Armenian family law can be found in our legal directory.