Family Law

Donata Piantanida has specialised in family law for thirty years, offering assistance and advice in court and out-of-court cases.

On the basis of many years of experience, the Law Firm takes all the time necessary to listen to clients, with a view to understanding their interest, their needs and difficulties.

These direct contacts with clients enable the Law Firm to identify and recommend the most appropriate solution for individual cases, with a commitment to ensure the protection of the children and to respect the lifestyles and the interests of the parties.

On the basis of in-depth studies of family law issues and further and constant education, the Law Firm offers solutions fully in line which changes to legislation and case law.

Studio Legale Piantanida operates in the following areas:

MATRIMONIAL LAW

• Separation by mutual consent and joint divorce
• Contentious separation and divorce
• Nullity/annulment of marriage
• Assisted negotiation
• Changes to the conditions of separation and divorce
• Award of custody of minors and visiting rights
• Assignment of the family home
• Child support
• Spousal support
• One-off contribution agreements
• Recognition of ecclesiastical judgements
• Civil protection orders, e.g. removal and restraining orders
• Family damage claims
• Matrimonial property system

UNMARRIED COUPLES

• Domestic partnership agreements
• Dissolution of domestic partnership agreements
• Unilateral termination of domestic partnership agreements
• Award of custody of minors and visiting rights
• Child support
• Alimony for partners
• Civil protection orders, e.g. removal and restraining orders
• Compensation for family losses

CIVIL PARTNERSHIPS

• Dissolution of civil partnerships
• Annulment of civil partnerships
• Registration of foreign same-sex marriages

PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE PERSONS

• Interdiction
• Incapacitation
• Court-appointed guardianships