Family and Juvenile Law
Family and Juvenile Law addresses the most human aspect of the legal field, governing family relationships and protecting the rights of children and adolescents.
It covers issues such as marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, among others.
This area aims to protect the interests of the parties involved, promoting justice and family well-being.
Inheritance Law
Inheritance Law concerns the rules and procedures that govern the transfer of a deceased person's estate to their heirs or legatees.
This area of law addresses issues such as inheritances, wills, probate, and asset distribution to ensure the proper allocation of the deceased's estate and the protection of the interests of all parties involved.
Areas of Practice
At AMBS, we have over 25 years of experience in this field, making us a reference in various sectors of Family Law, Juvenile Law, and Inheritance Law.
Our areas of expertise are:
Divorce by mutual consent: Specialized legal assistance for couples who wish to end their marriage amicably.
Divorce without the spouse's consent: In situations where a mutual divorce is not possible, our team is prepared to represent the client in a contested divorce process.
Division of the couple's assets: We assist our clients in the equitable division of assets acquired during the marriage, ensuring that their interests are properly protected.
Marriage transcription: We provide the service of transcribing foreign marriages for registration in Portugal.
Inventory: Specialized inventory analysis services aim to assist heirs in the process of identifying and evaluating the assets left by the deceased, so that the division of all assets can be carried out fairly.
Challenge of testamentary provisions: When there are doubts or disputes regarding the provisions in the deceased's will, our team is prepared to represent the heirs' interests in challenging those provisions.
Obtaining Portuguese nationality: It is support aimed at individuals interested in obtaining Portuguese nationality through marriage or descent.
Our specialists
Matters related to Family Law, Inheritance Law, and Juvenile Law are highly sensitive due to their significant emotional component.
Therefore, it is crucial to have not only excellent technical assistance but also a humanized approach.
Dr. Alexandra Almeida and Dr. Mariana Lopes da Silva lead this department. Both are prepared to handle all cases with high expertise, sensitivity, and empathy.
