Family disputes often involve important personal, financial and parental issues. Our approach is to provide clear legal advice, identify the available options and represent our clients’ interests while seeking practical solutions wherever possible.
George S. Theocharous LLC advises clients on the dissolution of marriages in Cyprus and represents applicants and respondents in divorce proceedings before the Family Court. We explain the procedure, prepare the required court documents and provide representation throughout the proceedings.
We advise and represent parents in matters concerning parental responsibility, the care and residence of children, communication and contact between children and parents, and other disputes concerning the exercise of parental responsibility.
Under Cyprus law, decisions concerning parental responsibility must be made with the best interests of the child as the primary consideration. Where parents are unable to agree following separation or divorce, the Family Court may regulate the manner in which parental responsibility is exercised.
Parents have a legal obligation to contribute to the maintenance of their minor children according to their financial means and the needs of the child. We assist clients with applications for child maintenance, applications to vary existing maintenance orders and disputes concerning the level or payment of maintenance.
We advise clients on property claims arising following separation or divorce. Cyprus law generally preserves the separate property of each spouse, while allowing a spouse who contributed to an increase in the other spouse’s property to pursue a claim in respect of that contribution where the statutory requirements are satisfied.
Such claims can involve immovable property, financial contributions, improvements to property, business interests and other assets. We advise clients on the evidence required and represent them in matrimonial property proceedings before the Family Court.
Where appropriate, family matters may be resolved through negotiation and agreement rather than contested proceedings. We assist clients in negotiations and the preparation of arrangements intended to resolve disputes efficiently and reduce unnecessary conflict.
Where agreement cannot be achieved, George S. Theocharous LLC provides representation before the Family Courts of Cyprus and assists clients throughout the litigation process.
Every family matter has its own circumstances. We aim to provide clients with clear, realistic and practical advice while protecting their legal rights and, where children are involved, keeping the welfare of the child at the forefront of the process.