Berlin: +49 30 88702382 | Athens: +30 210 7008720 | Thessaloniki: +30 2310 284408 [email protected]

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Greek Family Law and English Speaking Family Lawyer in Berlin, Athens and Thessaloniki

A Greek family law attorney can assist you with all your needs regarding marriage, adoptions, prenuptial agreements, divorce, child support, and child custody. These are common aspects of everyday life, and sometimes you may need a Greek lawyer to help manage them.

Family law matters are often complex, stressful, and emotionally charged, and they can be costly.

Eleftheria Leptokaridou is an experienced Greek and English speaking family lawyer based in Berlin who can help you address all your family-related issues.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to talk about your Family Law needs.

Athens
+30 210 7008720

Thessaloniki
+30 2310 284408

Berlin
+49 30 88702382

[email protected]

Family lawyer in Berlin

Having assisted many clients in the field of family law, at Leptokaridou Law Firm, we believe that a lawyer’s role is to represent his or her client’s interests without adding additional reasons for stress and agitation and always maintaining as much as possible an atmosphere of cooperation that benefits everyone.

When discussing divorce, spousal maintenance, or child custody in a context where one of the people involved is of Greek descent, Greek family law will usually come into play. This situation is very common today, as families are increasingly international and made up of people of different nationalities who, perhaps, marry in a different country than their country of origin.

Since, unfortunately, the law has not become as global as people’s, profound differences remain between the laws of different countries. As a result, family law varies greatly from one nation to another. In cases where family issues occur within an international couple, it is important to understand which laws apply in divorce, spousal maintenance, or child custody.

In some cases, the decision as to which court should hear the case can lead to very different outcomes and thus have serious consequences for the case’s progress.

As English speaking lawyers based in Berlin and Greece, we are particularly experienced in international family law cases, and we will ensure that you get the most out of your separation and can move on with your new life phase without worries.

Our Family Law Services

We Are Here to Help You Deal With Family Law Issues When Greek Law Is Involved

Our law firm is particularly experienced in handling international separation, divorce, alimony and child custody cases involving international families and Greek family law. In addition, we are experienced in drafting and negotiating separation agreements and representing our client’s interests in consensual and contested divorce litigation.

We are here to help and advise you throughout the proceedings with our international and Greek family law services.

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International Marriage

We take the stress out of getting married by handling all the legal aspects of your international marriage. From managing documentation and translations to ensuring compliance with Greek and international laws, we simplify the process so you can focus on enjoying your special day without worrying about legal or language barriers.

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Divorce

We will assist you with the legal process of obtaining a divorce. Our team will work to resolve the matter efficiently, representing your interests and ensuring that all required legal steps are completed smoothly, including filing and court representation.

We can negotiate an out-of-court separation agreement according to divorce law in Greece by involving your partner in the process, or negotiating with the lawyer representing your spouse. When a divorce agreement cannot be reached by mutual consent, we are prepared to represent your interests before the Family Court and ensure that you get the most out of your divorce.

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Child Custody & Right to Access

Securing custody or visitation rights can be emotionally challenging, especially when cross-border legal issues are involved. We provide personalized legal assistance to ensure the best outcome for you and your child, making complicated international custody laws easy to understand and ensuring that your parental rights are protected.

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Alimony

We help you obtain a fair alimony settlement, whether you are seeking or contesting alimony. Our in-depth knowledge of Greek law ensures that payments are calculated fairly, and we manage all legal proceedings on your behalf, giving you peace of mind and financial security.

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Matrimonial Property Issues

We ensure that your matrimonial assets are divided fairly in accordance with Greek law and that your financial future is protected. Whether it’s property, investments or other assets, we handle the complexities of international property division to ensure a favorable outcome for you.

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Paternity Issues

Paternity disputes can be sensitive, but we ensure that your rights are protected every step of the way. We manage all the legal formalities required to establish or contest paternity in Greece, providing you with clarity and peace of mind throughout the process, while protecting your family’s legal interests.

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Unmarried partners/cohabitation

We help non-marital partners protect their rights in Greece, whether through cohabitation agreements or dispute resolution. Our legal expertise ensures that your property, financial and custody rights are protected, providing you with security and clarity without the need for formal marriage.

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Adoption

Adopting a child is a life-changing event, and we help make the process smooth and legally secure. We take care of all the necessary steps to comply with Greek and international adoption laws, providing reassurance and guidance at every stage so you can focus on building your family without legal worries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Greek family law and international family issues: read the FAQ

The Greek Divorce and Family Law FAQs provide an insight into the specific rules governing divorce in Greece, how Greek law affects expatriate couples, the typical length of divorce proceedings, the complexities surrounding child custody and paternity disputes and the approach to managing shared financial assets.

In some contentious cases, depending on your situation, you may find the assistance of our dispute and litigation lawyer beneficial.

While these FAQs are a good start, please contact us for tailored assistance.

Keep this in Mind!

What to know about Greek Family Law

Family law in Greece

Family law in Greece is that branch of law that regulates the personal and patrimonial relationships between persons bound by marriage or kinship. Therefore, some of the matters regulated by Greek family law concern engagement, marriage, separation, divorce, alimony, custody, relations between parents and children, and adoption.

As in any legal system, family law in Greece is closely related to other areas of law. Indeed, legal issues arising within a family often have to do with goods and property, questions of inheritance law or criminal law.

The Greek constitution regards the family as the cornerstone for the preservation and promotion of the nation. For this reason, the rules of law in Greece have a protective interest in the family. Therefore, Greek family law is often strict, and its rules cannot be derogated, even if all parties agree to do so.

Divorce in Greece

Divorce proceedings in Greece are opened by filing a divorce petition with the family court. The marriage is then considered dissolved once the order of dissolution of marriage pronounced by the court becomes final.

Greek family law provides for two types of divorce: divorce by mutual consent (when both spouses wish the marriage to end) and contentious divorce (when only one of the spouses wishes to proceed with the dissolution of the marriage).

In the case of a divorce by mutual consent, the court does not examine the reason for the break-up of the marriage but only the fulfillment of the legal requirements: the presence of a written agreement on the dissolution of the marriage signed by the spouses and their lawyers, the presence of a written agreement on custody rights and access to the children if there are any, and the duration of the marriage of at least six months.

In the case of a contentious divorce, on the other hand, the spouse initiating legal proceedings against the other spouse must specify the reason for which dissolution of the marriage is sought. Divorce law in Greece irrefutably presumes a strong aggravation of the marriage in cases of bigamy, adultery, abandonment of the spouse, domestic violence, and intrigues against the spouse’s life.

Divorce in Greece may also occur by separation, i.e., when the couple has been separated continuously for at least two years.

Alimony in Greece

Greek law on spousal maintenance provides that it is only payable exceptionally and for special reasons.

A person is entitled to receive maintenance when he or she cannot work properly or has no income or assets to guarantee maintenance. At the same time, the person liable to pay maintenance must be able to do so without endangering his or her maintenance.

Maintenance may be excluded or reduced in certain cases and is no longer due if the person receiving it remarries or lives in a union.

Right of access in Greece

In Greece, family law provides that the non-custodial parent retains the right of access, i.e., the right to see his or her child and to participate actively in his or her life. The parent who has obtained custody of the child after the divorce is obliged not to prevent contact with the other parent.

The right of access in Greece can be established by the parents’ agreement or court order.

Child maintenance in Greece

Greek law stipulates that parents have a joint duty of maintenance towards their children, each according to his or her capacity.

The parent who has been awarded custody of the child following separation or divorce has the right to seek maintenance from the other parent on behalf of the child, usually paid monthly.

As in other legal systems, child maintenance in Greece is based on the child’s needs in life, and the amount set generally takes into account food, clothing, education, sports and recreational activities, and medical care.

* The information on this site is provided for the sole purpose of illustrating the subject matter. It in no way constitutes legal advice nor a substitute for individual legal advice provided by counsel. Each case is unique, presents unique circumstances, and should be evaluated in detail by an attorney who will verify its specific circumstances.

We help you deal with your family law issues

Please write or call us if you are looking for an expert Greek family law lawyer.
We are here to advise you and take care of your legal needs in Greece.

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Athens, Greece

+30 210 7008720
[email protected]

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Thessaloniki, Greece

+30 2310 284408
[email protected]

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Berlin, Germany

+49 30 88702382
[email protected]

You can also send your general inquiries to our central coordination at [email protected].