Family Lawyers in Göttingen

A family lawyer in Göttingen handles divorce, child arrangements, maintenance and the division of pension rights. The city has a young, international population because of the university, so cases often involve a partner from abroad, a move to another country or a child born to parents who never married.

Family matters go to the family court division of the Amtsgericht Göttingen. Appeals are heard by the Oberlandesgericht Braunschweig. In a German divorce the petitioner must be represented by a lawyer, while the other spouse can agree without one. The court normally expects a separation year first. It also runs the Versorgungsausgleich, which splits pension rights built up during the marriage, unless a notarised agreement says otherwise. Disputes over contact or residence of children involve the local Jugendamt, the youth welfare office, which reports to the judge. You can verify any lawyer's admission with the Rechtsanwaltskammer Braunschweig, and the title Fachanwalt für Familienrecht marks a certified specialist.

Fees depend on the value of the proceedings under the RVG and the court fee act for family matters. For a divorce that value is tied to the couple's net income. Contingency fees are generally not allowed in Germany. If money is tight, ask about Verfahrenskostenhilfe, the family court version of legal aid. Bring your marriage certificate, income figures and any prenuptial agreement to the first meeting with a family lawyer in Göttingen, and ask how long the case is likely to take. Some family lawyers in Göttingen work in English or other languages. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.