Family relationships are complex and multi-layered, and when they intersect with the law, they often give rise to matters that require not only professional legal expertise, but also sensitivity, discretion and an individual approach.
At Evelina Toncheva & Partners Law Firm , we specialize in providing high-quality legal services in the field of family law, aimed at protecting your personal and property rights.
Our goal is to offer you reliable legal support in every situation — from resolving marital disputes to safeguarding the best interests of children and addressing matters related to parental rights, maintenance (child support), domestic violence and adoption.
What Family Law Services Do We Offer?
1. Divorce – Legal Consultation and Court Representation
Divorce is often an emotionally demanding process. We provide comprehensive legal assistance, including:
- Divorce by mutual consent — where the spouses have reached an agreement on the termination of the marriage, maintenance obligations, parental rights and property relations;
- Contentious divorce proceedings — where no agreement can be reached and it is necessary to establish fault for the breakdown of the marriage;
- Divorce from abroad — for Bulgarian citizens residing outside Bulgaria, conducted through a legal representative (power of attorney);
- International divorces — involving marriages between citizens of different countries.
We prepare all required legal documents, conduct negotiations with the opposing party, and represent our clients before the court with the aim of achieving a prompt, effective and legally secure resolution of the proceedings.
2. Matrimonial Property Relations and Division of Assets
Upon the termination of a marriage, the settlement of property-related matters must be addressed, including:
- Determination of the property regime — matrimonial community property or personal (separate) property;
- Division of assets — voluntary or court-ordered, including real estate, motor vehicles and movable property;
- Claims for a larger share of the marital property — where one spouse has made a contribution exceeding that of the other to the acquisition of assets during the marriage.
Our law firm provides competent legal assistance aimed at protecting our clients’ financial interests and achieving a fair and lawful distribution of marital property.
3. Parental Rights and Contact with Children
When children’s interests are involved, the court places the best interests of the child above all else. We provide legal assistance in matters concerning:
- Determination of parental rights — deciding which parent will exercise parental authority;
- Contact arrangements (visitation rights) — establishing when and how the other parent will maintain personal contact with the child;
- Modification of parental rights — in the event of a material change in circumstances;
- Substitution of parental consent — in cases involving a child’s travel abroad;
- Restriction or deprivation of parental rights — where the child’s welfare is endangered.
Our priority is to reduce conflict between parents as much as possible and to identify the most appropriate and protective solution for the children involved.
4. Maintenance (Child Support and Spousal Maintenance)
Maintenance is a key element of a child’s welfare following separation or divorce. We provide legal assistance in matters relating to:
- Determination of child support — initial agreement between the parties or court-awarded maintenance for a minor child;
- Maintenance for an adult child — initial agreement or court determination, where statutory conditions are met;
- Collection of maintenance — voluntarily or through compulsory enforcement by a bailiff;
- Increase or reduction of maintenance — in the event of changes in the child’s needs or the parent’s financial circumstances;
- Spousal maintenance — for a former spouse, where the legal requirements are fulfilled.
Our attorneys prioritize the best interests of the child, ensuring fair determination and effective collection of maintenance in accordance with the law.
5. Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is a serious social and legal issue. We provide:
- Legal consultations and protection for victims of domestic violence;;
- Preparation and filing of applications for protection orders;;
- Court representation in domestic violence proceedings;;
- Legal advice on interim and protective measures — including the immediate removal of the perpetrator from the shared home.
We act with the utmost discretion and urgency to ensure the safety and protection of victims.
6. Parentage and Adoption
In matters relating to a child’s parentage and adoption, we offer:
- Establishment of parentage — initiation of court proceedings to establish paternity;
- Contesting parentage — judicial proceedings for challenging paternity;
- Acknowledgement of a child — legal assistance in voluntary acknowledgement procedures;
- Adoption — legal support in cases of full and partial adoption, including consultations and court representation.
7. Prenuptial and Marital Agreements
We prepare and assist in the execution of prenuptial and marital agreements regulating the property relations between spouses, including:
- Prenuptial agreements — concluded prior to marriage;;
- Marital agreements concluded during the marriage;;
- Registration of the marital agreement in the Register of Spouses’ Property Relations, as required by law.
A marital agreement provides legal certainty, predictability and clarity regarding property ownership and financial relations during the marriage.
Why Choose Evelina Toncheva & Partners Law Firm?
- Over 25 years of experience in family law;
- An individual and client-focused approach;
- Strict confidentiality and professional ethics;
- Comprehensive legal services — from initial consultation to full court representation;
- the possibility of for clients located outside Burgas or abroad.
We are your trusted legal partner in resolving sensitive and personal family law matters with care, professionalism and responsibility.
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