Family court is a specialized court in family matters. Established in certain provinces.
Area of Duty
- Divorce and alimony
- Custody and personal relationship
- Family (paternity, adoption)
- Liquidation of property regime
- Domestic violence (6284)
- Family residence (TMK) Article 194)
- Custody
Authority
- Last joint residence of the spouses
- Residence of the defendant spouse
- Residence of the plaintiff spouse (divorce case)
If there is no Family Court
- The civil court of first instance is authorized
- There may not be a family court in all provinces
Child Listening
- Children over the age of 12 are heard
- His opinion is taken (not forced)
- In the presence of the pedagogue
Pedagogue/Social Examination
- Standard in family courts
- Evaluation for the benefit of the child
- Home inspection (if necessary)
- Decision support report
Supreme Court 2. HD
2. HD accepts that the "obligation to listen to the child" must be observed in the family court, and that if it is not omitted, the decision will be overturned.
Family law lawyer is recommended.