Family Law
In family law, I support private individuals in Vienna and the surrounding area in separation and divorce and the associated legal questions. These include in particular division proceedings, maintenance, as well as custody and contact rights. The aim is to achieve a satisfactory outcome in this sensitive phase of life.
Key focuses
- Representation in family-law matters
- Divorce and division proceedings
- Review of maintenance claims
- Custody and contact-rights proceedings
- Interim injunctions as well as barring and approach prohibitions
- Consideration of the child’s best interests, amicable solution
FAQ
I am separating or facing a divorce – what should I clarify first?
Clarify the most important points early to avoid unnecessary escalation: housing situation, financial issues (maintenance, joint obligations) and, if children are affected, custody and contact rights. Also gather relevant documents (income, contracts, accounts, asset overview) so that a robust assessment is possible. Depending on the constellation, a structured approach can facilitate an amicable solution; if that is not realistic, the next legal steps should be prepared.
How is maintenance assessed in practice and what influences the amount?
Maintenance depends in particular on income, ability to pay, needs and the care situation. Relevant factors are also maintenance obligations, housing costs and any special needs. For the assessment to be comprehensible, you should present income evidence and regular expenses in an orderly manner. Whether an adjustment or enforcement is sensible depends on the specific family model and the current situation and should be examined on the basis of the documents.
What is particularly important in custody and contact rights when children are affected?
At the centre are the circumstances of the individual case and the child’s best interests. A clear, practicable arrangement that takes account of the children’s everyday life and reduces conflict potential is sensible. Document relevant processes (care, communication, agreements) factually, without escalating. Whether an amicable solution is possible or court steps become necessary depends on willingness to cooperate and the specific situation; early legal classification can help to take the right steps.