Breakups between unmarried couples also require regulation of essential aspects such as child custody, alimony, or use of the family home. We advise you and take action to ensure that your rights are fully protected.

When there are minor children and the parents are not married, it is necessary to legally formalise measures relating to their care: custody, visitation rights, child support, important decisions, etc. We take care of the entire process to ensure legal certainty and the well-being of your children.

We analyse your case in detail and propose realistic and sustainable solutions. We advocate for the custody model that best suits your children’s interests, whether sole or joint custody, and we guarantee appropriate, flexible and balanced visitation rights.

Determining who stays in the family home after a break-up is a key decision. We study all the variables (custody, ownership, financial burdens, new relationships, etc.) to defend your right to remain in—or regain—use of the home, in accordance with the law and family needs.

We calculate and claim alimony payments that are adjusted to the economic reality of both parties, protecting those who need it most. Whether for children or for a spouse with economic imbalance, we work to establish fair, sustainable amounts in accordance with current regulations.

If your ex-partner has stopped paying alimony, we will immediately initiate the necessary legal proceedings to claim the outstanding amounts, including seizures and other enforcement measures.

Personal circumstances change, and with them, previously agreed or imposed legal measures may also change. Whether due to a change of job, residence, financial situation or new needs of your children, we can help you modify the measures legally to adapt them to your current situation.

Can’t agree with the other parent on school, medical treatment, therapy, activities or travel? We intervene to legally resolve any conflict arising from the joint exercise of parental authority, always looking out for the best interests of the child and your peace of mind as a parent.

Parentage is the legal bond that links a person to their parents, and its recognition has fundamental effects on the identity of the child, parental authority, custody, surnames, nationality, inheritance and maintenance.

At Marina Sabater Abogados, we offer comprehensive advice on all types of filiation:

Matrimonial filiation:
If the minor was born within marriage, filiation is usually recognised automatically. However, conflicts may arise in the event of separation, doubts about paternity or the need for legal challenge.

Non-marital filiation:
When the parents are not married, it may be necessary to recognise or claim paternity or maternity in court. We can help you in cases of voluntary recognition, claims or challenges, ensuring the protection of the child and your rights as a mother or father. Our goal is to offer you a clear, quick and reliable response, with the utmost respect for the family circumstances of each case and always in defence of the best interests of the child.

We help you formalise pre- or post-marital settlements to clearly define the economic regime that will govern your marriage: joint ownership, separation of property, or other. A smart preventive measure to avoid future problems.

Do you have a divorce, custody or maintenance ruling issued in another country? We can help you obtain its validity and enforcement in Spain, or vice versa, through the exequatur procedure. We specialise in international family law and work with networks of foreign solicitors when necessary.

We act with the utmost urgency in cases of unlawful removal or retention of children outside Spain. We initiate return proceedings, work with international agreements and coordinate with the competent authorities to secure the return of the child to their usual environment.

We advise on all aspects of inheritance: wills, declaration of heirs, partition, taxes and asset management, whether in Spain or abroad. If there are conflicts between heirs, we intervene to protect your rights and ensure a fair distribution.

Cuando es posible, apostamos por la vía del diálogo. Disponemos de profesionales titulados en mediación familiar que facilitan acuerdos duraderos, reducen la tensión entre las partes y evitan largos procedimientos judiciales. Una opción ágil, económica y centrada en el beneficio común.

When parents live in different countries, legal decisions concerning custody, visitation rights, schooling, and relocation become even more sensitive. We help you establish clear legal arrangements that serve the best interests of the child, while safeguarding your parental rights across borders.

If your child has been wrongfully taken to or kept in another country, we act swiftly and decisively. We handle international child abduction cases under the Hague Convention, and represent parents in complex custody disputes involving multiple jurisdictions. Protecting your child and your parental rights is our top priority.

We advise intended parents and surrogates in matters of assisted reproduction, donor conception, and international surrogacy agreements, helping navigate the legal implications in Spain and abroad. Our goal is to provide legal certainty and peace of mind at every step of your fertility journey.

We represent clients in cross-border financial proceedings, including division of international assets, maintenance claims, and enforcement of foreign financial orders. We work with trusted legal professionals in other jurisdictions to ensure your rights and entitlements are protected wherever your assets may be located.

We provide comprehensive legal assistance in drafting international wills, managing cross-border probate, and resolving inheritance disputes. Whether you own property or assets in Spain or abroad, we’ll help you protect your legacy and ensure compliance with both Spanish and international succession laws.

At LEGAL FAM, we are highly experienced in the recognition and enforcement of foreign family law decisions in Spain, a process known as exequatur. This procedure is essential to ensure that a judgment issued abroad — whether it relates to divorce, separation, child custody, maintenance, or parentage — is fully recognised and legally valid under Spanish law.

We manage the entire process so that your foreign decision is recognised by Spanish courts, and once recognised, we act swiftly to enforce the measures it contains. This may include applying custody arrangements, recovering unpaid maintenance, or requesting asset enforcement. If recognition is still pending, we can also request urgent measures to protect your rights in the meantime.

We handle every legal and procedural detail, assessing the enforceability of your decision under EU Regulation Brussels II ter, applicable bilateral agreements or international conventions. Our mission is to ensure that any decision made abroad can be fully enforced in Spain, efficiently and with full legal certainty.