Family law cases we handle in Mallorca
| Matter | What we do |
|---|---|
| Prenuptial agreements | Marital regime and arrangements before or during marriage |
| Custody and access | Parenting plans, shared or sole custody |
| Maintenance | Child and spousal maintenance, enforcement |
| Relocation | Moving abroad with children |
| Child abduction | Hague Convention return proceedings |
| Recognition | Foreign judgments and agreements in Spain |
Marital agreements for international couples
Couples from different countries benefit from choosing their property regime expressly. We draft prenuptial agreements before a notary that work in Spain and abroad.
Changing court orders
When income, residence or the children's needs change, maintenance and custody can be modified by agreement or by the court.
Related legal services in Mallorca
See divorce, registered partnerships and family mediation.
Example: family law in Mallorca
Based on situations we commonly see; not a specific client. A Dutch mother living in Palma wanted to move back to the Netherlands with her daughter. The father objected. We negotiated a relocation plan with extended holidays in Mallorca, approved by the court, avoiding a contested procedure.
Our collaborators for family law in Mallorca
For every service we work with trusted collaborators when a matter needs them: notaries, architects and surveyors, tax advisers at Castell.tax, sworn translators, banks and mortgage brokers, property managers and specialist lawyers in other parts of Spain. You keep one lawyer as your single point of contact, and we coordinate everyone else.
Castell.law is the English and German-speaking practice of Castell Abogados, a law firm in Palma de Mallorca. This page is general information, not advice on a specific case: laws and procedures change, so check your situation with us before acting.
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Questions about family law in Mallorca
Can I move abroad with my children after a divorce?
Only with the other parent's consent or a court authorisation.
Can we sign a prenuptial agreement in Spain?
Yes, before a notary, before or during the marriage.
Can child maintenance be changed?
Yes, if circumstances change substantially.
Is a foreign custody order valid in Spain?
It can be recognised, often directly within the EU.