Family Law Services

Comprehensive legal assistance for all family law matters in Chile. Our English-speaking team is ready to help.

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Divorce

We handle all types of divorce proceedings in Chile, from mutual consent to contested cases.

  • check Mutual Consent Divorce: When both parties agree. Takes 2-4 months.
  • check Unilateral Divorce: When one party files. Requires 3 years separation. Takes 6-12 months.
  • check Fault-Based Divorce: For serious marital misconduct. No separation required.
  • check Property Division: Asset distribution and settlement agreements.
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Child Support

Establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders under Chilean law.

  • check Support Calculation: Based on child's needs and parent's income (typically 25-50%).
  • check Enforcement: Wage garnishment, license suspension, passport hold.
  • check Modification: Adjusting support when circumstances change.
  • check International Collection: Cross-border support enforcement.
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Child Custody

Protecting your parental rights and your children's best interests.

  • check Sole Custody: One parent has primary care of the child.
  • check Shared Custody: Both parents share equal time (increasingly favored by courts).
  • check Visitation Rights: Establishing regular contact schedules.
  • check International Cases: Hague Convention matters, relocation disputes.
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Adoption

Guiding families through the adoption process in Chile.

  • check Requirements: Age 25+, stable home, background checks, SENAME course.
  • check Step-Parent Adoption: Simplified process for spouse's children (3-6 months).
  • check Timeline: Full adoption typically takes 2-5 years.
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Domestic Violence

Emergency protection and legal support for victims of domestic violence.

  • check Protection Orders: Restraining orders, no-contact orders.
  • check Emergency Removal: Court-ordered removal of abuser from home.
  • check Emergency Numbers: Carabineros 133, Family Hotline 149.
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Paternity

Establishing legal parentage and related rights.

  • check Paternity Claims: Court-ordered DNA testing.
  • check Legal Recognition: Inheritance, name rights, child support.
  • check Timeline: DNA results typically in 3-6 months.

Ready to Discuss Your Case?

Schedule a confidential consultation with our English-speaking family lawyers.

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