How many might think a lawyer deals not only with solving criminal cases. A modern legal profession has many branches. So legal aid can be found in any area.
What does a family lawyer do?
A family lawyer is popular for his wide range of services. It is not only divorce and alimony. There are main areas:
• Property distribution
• Alimony
• Disputes about children
Each of these areas has its own subgroups and specialists. There are international families for example. The divorce from a foreigner is a separate area of the legal profession. You need to pay attention not only to the Family Code of Ukraine but also to International Law.
The main factor influencing the divorce process is the place of marriage registration. If the marriage was concluded on Ukraine territory, the divorce process will take place in accordance with Ukrainian law. If marrieds have minor children the marriage can be dissolved only by a court decision. The divorce process will be depend on the last common place of residence if the marriage did not register in Ukraine. The property division process has no less nuances. There are not always kitchen furniture or an apartment or a car. There are own family business or loan debts. Such things are almost difficult to divide equally.
A court is distribute common property. This the first thing a court does. There are situations when a husband or wife drives a car was bought for family money or on credit. But this person considers the property only his own. This point may not be discussed during the marriage. Usually marrieds remember the wedding gift when it comes to a court.
People ‘share’ children during the divorce. It is important. Who the children will stay with, how much time they will spend with their parents. A court discusse parental rights and many different nuances.
Statistic shows most cases are decided in favor of the mother. The children stay with her. The Ukrainian court practices the consideration of the case in favor of the father. The mother will pay child support. This practice is not new.
The wedding contract is gaining popularity. It is better to consult a family lawyer to make it right. Then neither side will have any questions.
