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Family law in Estonia

protecting family rights and interests respectfully and professionally

Do you plan to divorce, divide property, or resolve custody issues?

Stella Einla Law Firm offers professional assistance in all matters of Estonian family law – from divorce at a notary public to child custody, joint residence disputes, and alimony collection.

Relevance and key facts

1. A divorce can be registered with the Vital Statistics Office or a notary, if the spouses agree and both reside in Estonia. The proceedings take 1–3 months after the application is submitted. We also assist in filing for divorce through the court, if one of the spouses does not consent to the divorce voluntarily. The proceedings take about the same amount of time.
 
2. Legal custody is regulated in §§ 119-146 of the Family Law Act: parents are entitled to demand the transfer of authorisation on reasonable grounds, the court takes into account the interests of the child, including the right of minors over 10 years of age to express their opinion.

3. The obligations to pay support are laid down in the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia: parents, spouses, and relatives are obliged to support family members in need of assistance – maintenance may be determined as a regular payment or as a lump sum.

How we can help you

1. Divorce and division of property

We advise on divorce proceedings in court, at a notary’s office, or at the Vital Statistics Office. We explain the consequences of the procedure and the deadlines for execution. We prepare relevant applications.
We help draft property division agreements, including the terms of marital property agreements, proprietary agreements, and compensations.

2. Child custody and residence

We provide support in custody disputes, helping to achieve joint or sole custody in the best interests of the child (for example, in cases of tense relationships or parental disagreements).
We arrange agreements on the child’s visitation schedule in cases involving shared residence or visits.
Where necessary, we ensure understanding of international standards, such as the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

3. Support and material livelihood

We help calculate an adequate support amount, obtain support payments through the court, and adjust the amount in the future.
We advise on rights to support after a divorce or an end of a relationship, including in cases where a child has health problems.

How we can help you

Duly prepared statements, contracts, court documents.
Representation in court proceedings and assisting in the preparation of documents at the Vital Statistics Office or a notary.
Solid explanations of rights and the possible consequences of decisions.
Individual action plan on custody, support, division of property, or international aspects (if applicable).
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