Family and Inheritance Law in Barcelona

At Boutique Legal in Barcelona we support individuals and families through life’s most important and sensitive moments.
From the decision to start a divorce to the planning of an estate, we provide clear, human and rigorous legal advice.
Our goal is to deliver legal certainty and peace of mind at every step.

🔹 Divorce and separation

A divorce brings key issues that must be addressed:

• 📑 Drafting the settlement agreement.
• 👶 Setting shared or sole custody and visitation.
• 🏠 Use of the family home after separation.
• 💶 Calculation of child support.
• 🤝 Assessment of spousal maintenance, when appropriate.
• ⚖️ Distribution of assets and marital property regime liquidation.

We prioritise negotiated solutions whenever possible, avoiding long and costly disputes. If agreement is not viable, we firmly defend our clients’ interests before the courts.

🔹 Domestic partnerships (pareja de hecho) and stable unions

In Catalonia, domestic partnerships (pareja de hecho) have legal recognition that entails rights and duties upon separation. We advise on:

• 📋 Registration and proof of the stable partnership.
• 💔 Rights and effects in case of break-up.
• 🏠 Family home and custody of common children.
• 💶 Possible financial compensations between partners.

🔹 Successions and inheritances

Proper estate planning ensures that assets are transferred according to the testator’s will. Making a will prevents family disputes and clarifies heirs. We also assist with the acceptance of intestate inheritances, handling notarial, tax and registry procedures.

We serve both Spanish families in Catalonia who need to handle a straightforward succession and
expats in Barcelona or Spaniards with assets abroad, where private international law applies.

In cross-border estates, EU Regulation 650/2012 generally applies the law of the deceased’s habitual residence—unless the testator opted for their national law—, which can significantly affect distribution.

Our approach delivers swift, effective solutions so that any succession—domestic or international—respects the testator’s will, minimises heir conflicts and optimises tax obligations.

🔹 Our commitment

At Boutique Legal in Barcelona we combine technical rigour, empathy and flexibility. We adapt to each client’s circumstances, offering a personalised service that protects what matters most: family and assets. We stand by your side at every step with the confidence of expert guidance.