Marriage & Family

Establishing a partnership, whether marital or non-marital, is probably one of the most important decisions in your life. The law primarily provides for marriage as a common path in life. However, there are also an increasing number of so-called non-marital partnerships.

Living together raises numerous questions that should be considered, such as:

• What happens to the sole assets and what happens to both parties' assets?
• Should assets (e.g. real estate) be acquired jointly or alone and what are the tax consequences?
• Am I liable for my partner's debts?
• Am I covered in old age?
• Am I entitled to payments in the event of illness and disability or should I expect claims from my partner?
• What rights and obligations do I have with regard to joint children?
• What happens in the event of separation?
• What rights do I have in the event of death?
• What applies in the case of an "international marriage"?

The answers to these questions vary greatly depending on whether the partners live together in a marital, civil partnership or non-marital relationship. However, the law offers the possibility of making individual agreements and choosing the most suitable arrangement.

The prerequisite for this is precise knowledge of the legal situation. As impartial advisors, we notaries can provide this knowledge and offer a sensible and balanced contract. We help you to create a tailor-made "legal dress" for your personal life situation.

But we are also the right people to contact when it comes to the relationship between parents and children, including questions about adoption: We will be happy to help you.