Family Lawyer in Toledo

Toledo Abogados advises families in Toledo, Madrid and across Spain on divorce, separation, child custody, child maintenance, the use of the family home and the enforcement of court orders. We also help international families whose situation involves more than one country.

Our family law services

Divorce and separation

Uncontested and contested divorce, legal separation and annulment, including the agreement that regulates the children, the home and the finances.

Child custody, visitation and maintenance

Sole or joint custody, visiting arrangements, child maintenance, extraordinary expenses and modification of existing orders.

Family home and property

Who may keep using the family home, what happens to the mortgage and how the marital property regime is liquidated.

Enforcement of family judgments

Unpaid maintenance, breaches of visiting arrangements and other failures to comply with a court order.

Domestic violence

Information on protection orders and on measures concerning children and housing. In an emergency call 112; the 016 helpline is free and confidential.

Families with an international element

Which courts can hear the case?

Within the European Union, jurisdiction in divorce and parental responsibility matters is governed by Regulation (EU) 2019/1111. The habitual residence of the spouses or of the child is often decisive.

Which law applies to the divorce?

In many cases the law applicable to divorce and legal separation is determined by Regulation (EU) No 1259/2010 (Rome III), which allows spouses to choose the applicable law within certain limits.

Cross-border child abduction

If a child has been taken or kept abroad without the consent of the other parent, the 1980 Hague Convention and Regulation 2019/1111 provide for the prompt return of the child. Time is of the essence.

Recognition of foreign judgments

A divorce or custody judgment issued in another country may need to be recognised in Spain before it takes effect here. We can advise on the procedure.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to live in Spain to get divorced here?

Not necessarily. Jurisdiction depends on factors such as where the spouses live or last lived together and their nationality, under the applicable European or Spanish rules. We review your situation to confirm whether the Spanish courts can hear the case.

Can a divorce be handled by a notary in Spain?

Yes. An uncontested divorce can be formalised before a notary when there are no minor children, or adult children with support measures attributed to the parents, and both spouses are assisted by a lawyer.

How long does a divorce take in Spain?

It depends on whether it is uncontested or contested and on the workload of the court. An uncontested divorce with a signed agreement is much faster than a contested one.

Which court handles a family case in Toledo?

It depends on the last family home and on the residence of the parties and the children, under the Spanish rules of procedure. We confirm this for each case.

Related legal matters

• Divorce lawyer in Toledo and Madrid
• Child custody lawyer in Toledo

Contact us

Tell us about your situation and we will explain your options and next steps. Call us on +34 925 222 966, message us on WhatsApp or visit our contact page.