{"id":2853,"date":"2026-05-27T06:07:48","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T03:07:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svaroglaw.com\/simejne-pravo\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:01:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:01:42","slug":"simejne-pravo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/svaroglaw.com\/en\/simejne-pravo\/","title":{"rendered":"Family lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Family disputes differ from other types of disputes in one respect: people make legal decisions in them whilst in the worst emotional state of their lives. This leads to typical mistakes \u2014 agreeing to a \u2018settlement\u2019 without doing the maths, signing away property, failing to claim maintenance for years \u2018to avoid arguments\u2019, or missing the limitation period.<\/p>\n

A family lawyer is not there to \u2018take revenge\u2019 on the other party. They are needed to make a dispassionate assessment: what you will actually receive, how long it will take and at what cost \u2014 and to ensure that your emotions do not cost you your flat.<\/p>\n

Svarog has been handling family law cases since 2014. We operate in Kyiv and throughout Ukraine \u2014 most cases are conducted via the \u2018Electronic Court\u2019, without you having to attend hearings in person.<\/p>\n

+38 095 554-54-24<\/a> \u2014 legal consultation<\/p>\n

Areas of practice<\/h2>\n

Divorce solicitor<\/a> \u2014 via the Civil Registry Office within a month or through the courts; divorce without the consent of the other spouse; divorce where one of the parties is abroad.<\/p>\n

Alimony lawyer<\/a> \u2014 recovery as a percentage of income or as a fixed sum; court order within 5 days; recovery of arrears and penalties; increasing or reducing the amount.<\/p>\n

Lawyer specialising in property division<\/a> \u2014 flats, cars, businesses, loans; agreements drawn up by a notary or in court; protection against asset stripping.<\/p>\n

Lawyer specialising in inheritance matters<\/a> \u2014 acceptance of an inheritance, reinstatement of a missed six-month deadline, contesting a will, division of an estate.<\/p>\n

Acknowledgement of paternity and termination of parental rights<\/a> \u2014 DNA testing, establishing paternity, termination of parental rights as a last resort.<\/p>\n

Establishment of guardianship and custody<\/a> \u2014 formalising guardianship of a child, disputes with the guardianship authority.<\/p>\n

Separately: determining the child\u2019s place of residence, establishing visitation arrangements, contesting paternity, annulment of marriage, and prenuptial agreements.<\/p>\n

Matters to be resolved before filing a claim<\/h2>\n

Procedure. Divorce, division of property and maintenance are three separate proceedings, and the order in which they are conducted is important. For example, the division of property can be carried out without dissolving the marriage (Article 69 of the Family Code) \u2014 and in some situations, this is more advantageous.<\/p>\n

Time limits. The limitation period for the division of property following a divorce is three years, but the period begins not from the date of the divorce, but from the day on which you became aware of the infringement of your rights (Article 72 of the Family Code). There is no limitation period for maintenance claims at all: you can file a claim at any time, provided the child has not yet turned 18.<\/p>\n

Evidence. In family cases, it is not the person who is in the right who wins, but the one who is prepared: bank statements, proof of income, extracts from registers, correspondence. All this must be gathered before filing the claim, as the court may not accept it afterwards.<\/p>\n

Interim relief. If there is a risk that the other spouse will dispose of assets, an application for a freezing order must be filed at the same time as the claim, rather than after the case has been won.<\/p>\n

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When you don\u2019t need a solicitor<\/h2>\n

Let\u2019s be blunt, as this is more honest than an \u2018individualised approach\u2019:<\/p>\n