Marriage, partnership & family

Forming a life partnership, whether marital or non-marital, is likely one of the most important decisions in your life. Primarily, the law offers marriage as the basis for a shared life journey. Registered civil partnerships are also available to same-sex couples. Additionally, so-called non-marital cohabitation relationships are increasingly common.

Living together raises numerous questions that should be considered, such as:

• What happens to the sole property, what to the mutual property?
• Should assets (e.g. real estate) be acquired jointly or individually and what are the tax consequences?
• Am I liable for my partner's debts?
• Am I insured in old age?
• Am I entitled to sickness and disability payments or should I expect claims from my partner?
• What rights and obligations do I have regarding children?
• What happens in case of separation?
• What rights do I have in the event of death?
• What applies in the case of an "international marriage"?

The answers to these questions vary significantly, depending on whether partners are married, in a civil partnership, or cohabiting without a formal commitment. However, the law allows for individual agreements, letting you choose the regulations that suit you best.

The Prerequisite for this is having a precise understanding of the law. We notaries can serve as impartial advisors to provide this knowledge and offer a balanced and sensible contract. We help tailor a "legal outfit" suitable for your specific life situation.

But we are also the right people to talk to about the relationship between parents and children, including questions about adoption: we're happy to help.