We know every family situation is different from the next. At Buckles we can advise on all family situations, whether the challenges are faced by UK nationals with interests in Germany or German citizens living in the UK with assets in Germany.
Together with Graf and Partners, we work with individuals and families in relation to all matters from prenuptial agreements, to divorces with a cross-border aspect.
As a renowned law firm, we also have vast experience in dealing with corporate matters for entrepreneurs, executives and shareholders with significant business assets (i.e. a company, a business, shares) as well as larger real estate assets in the context of divorce.
Family Law matters we advise on
Our main areas of expertise relating to Family law with a German aspect include, but are not limited to the following:
- Marriage Agreements referred to in England and Wales as “pre and post nuptial agreements”, and how they differ from German legal obligations;
- Marriage and Civil Partnership and what happens on separation, divorce or dissolution;
- Divorce and settlement agreements in relation to financial court orders and Financial Remedies;
- Real estate management in marriage and divorce, known in England and Wales as property adjustment within a divorce;
- Pension rights adjustment on divorce known as Pension Sharing Orders;
- Alimony agreements in marriage and divorce, which in England and Wales is called maintenance or periodical payments;
- Inheritance law in marriage and divorce
- Cohabitation agreements and distributing property interests upon separation;
- Paternity and adoption;
- Surrogacy and the modern family;
- International family law, including relocation and children’s domicile.
Whether it is listed above or not, if you have a matter that you would like to discuss with our German Family Law team, please get in touch by telephone or e-mail, or use our contact form, available here [link].
How marriage and divorce impacts business and personal assets
Whenever a typical family law matter is complicated further by a cross-border relationship, for example with a German citizen marrying or divorcing a UK citizen, specialist legal advice with knowledge of both legal jurisdictions is advisable.
Finding the experience and expertise to solve challenges that span borders is rare, but here at Buckles we are able to advise in respect of the English law and have German contacts that can also advise on the German law.
Precautionary measures before marriage can help simplify the future, such as reaching a prenuptial agreement but please be aware that such agreements are different to Marriage Agreements and again this can be fully explained.
Divorce may require Corporate legal expertise in addition to the Family law aspects to protect your interests and at Buckles Solicitors, we have the wider firm expertise to ensure there are no gaps in the advice you receive. When high-net worth individuals face marriage or divorce, their business assets can become part of the assets schedule for division between spouses. We can explain the rationale behind this and hope to make these complex matters simpler.
Specialists experienced in every aspect of Family law
Here at Buckles, we understand that Family law requires experience and expertise to deliver the outcomes our clients hope to achieve, at every stage of their lives, from prenuptial agreements that strive to protect their wealth to drafting Wills to ensure their wishes are met after death.
If you have interests in the UK and Germany and need advice about any Family Law matters, please get in touch today and we’ll talk you through the next steps, supported by renowned German Law firm, Graf and Partners.
