Expert Legal Guidance for Complex Family and Personal Affairs
Our Family Law & Sensitive Matters practice delivers strategic legal solutions for individuals navigating complex personal, family, and cross-border issues. We specialize in pre-trial settlements, divorce proceedings, inheritance planning and disputes, migration and relocation matters, and labor law issues affecting private clients and senior executives. Every case is approached with discretion, precision, and a deep understanding of the personal and financial stakes involved.
Our clients include private individuals, high-net-worth families, and top management of major corporations, all of whom require comprehensive, customized legal strategies that protect their assets, interests, and reputations across jurisdictions.
By working with us, you gain a trusted partner capable of managing the full spectrum of sensitive legal matters, particularly within the Russian-European context. We blend empathy with strategic insight to help you navigate even the most complex situations and achieve the best possible outcome.
Areas of Specialization
We offer a wide range of dispute resolution services and provide legal advice on family, inheritance, labor and migration law matters, including:
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Our firm offers strategic representation in contested and uncontested divorces, including those involving international aspects such as foreign jurisdictions, expatriate clients, and cross-border financial assets. We ensure compliance with applicable laws in multiple countries.
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We provide comprehensive legal support for the division of marital assets, including real estate, investments, and business interests, with a strong focus on cross-border holdings and international property disputes. Our team ensures that foreign assets and legal frameworks are considered in settlement negotiations.
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Our experts draft and negotiate tailored marriage contracts and marital settlement agreements, taking into account multi-jurisdictional legal systems and international treaties, ensuring enforceability across different legal frameworks.
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We help clients secure their business interests and assets during divorce and succession planning, particularly in cross-border cases. Our expertise includes structuring international estates, inheritance tax planning, and protecting global assets from litigation risks.
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We advise on the establishment of estates, joint and individual wills, and inheritance contracts, ensuring compliance with international legal frameworks. Our team provides representation in cross-border inheritance disputes, helping clients navigate complex jurisdictional issues.
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We provide expert legal support for Hague Convention cases, specializing in navigating the legal complexities surrounding international child abduction. Our services include strong legal representation in court to secure the return of abducted children or defend against wrongful retention claims. We also facilitate negotiations between parties to resolve disputes before escalating to litigation. For a more collaborative approach, we offer mediation services aimed at helping parents reach mutual agreements.
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We offer comprehensive legal support for the resolution of cross-border family disputes. Our services include expert legal representation in cases involving international custody, child support, and divorce issues. Additionally, we assist with enforcing international family law agreements and orders, ensuring compliance across borders for a seamless legal process.
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We support clients in navigating complex migration processes, including securing residence and work permits, advising on relocation strategies, and mitigating immigration risks for families and key personnel across multiple jurisdictions.
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We advise top executives and private individuals on employment contracts, executive mobility, international secondments, and dispute resolution, ensuring protection of rights and compliance with labor regulations in different countries.
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We offer professional mediation services to help individuals and businesses resolve conflicts amicably, preserving relationships and minimizing the risks and costs of litigation. Our mediation expertise covers a wide range of sensitive matters, including divorce and family disputes, inheritance and succession issues, employment and executive conflicts, and cross-border migration and relocation challenges. We work to find mutually beneficial solutions tailored to the unique interests of each party.
Our Service Coverage
Representation in Court and ADR: We offer expert legal representation in family law disputes across Russian and European courts, as well as in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) proceedings such as mediation, ensuring the most efficient and amicable resolution of disputes.
Drafting Legal Documents: Our team is skilled in drafting critical legal documents such as marriage contracts, wills, and inheritance contracts, carefully ensuring compliance with both Russian and European legal standards. We provide tailored solutions to protect assets and interests in multi-jurisdictional contexts.
Advisory Services for Business Owners: We advise business owners on protecting their assets in divorce and inheritance matters, particularly in cross-border cases where both Russian and European jurisdictions may be involved. We work to ensure that your personal and business interests are fully safeguarded.
International Family Law Cases: We offer expert legal assistance in complex international family law matters, including child custody disputes and cases of child abduction, ensuring a thorough understanding of cross-border legal principles and international conventions such as the Hague Convention.
Confidential Legal Strategies for High-Net-Worth Individuals: We deliver confidential, strategic legal counsel for high-net-worth individuals and corporate executives, focusing on protecting their assets and interests in family-related matters, including divorce and inheritance cases.
Benefits of Working with Us
Choosing our Family Law & Sensitive Matters practice means working with a dedicated team that understands the legal, emotional, and practical complexities of family disputes.
Confidentiality & Discretion
We handle your case with the utmost privacy, ensuring your sensitive matters remain secure and protected.
Cross-Border Expertise
Our firm navigates international family and private law complexities, offering solutions that respect multiple legal systems.
Negotiation & Mediation
We prioritize amicable resolutions through negotiation or mediation, reducing conflict and stress while safeguarding your interests.
Interdisciplinary Approach
Combining legal, psychological, and financial expertise, we provide holistic support for lasting family solutions.
FAQs
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We specialize in pre-trial settlements, divorce proceedings, inheritance planning, and cross-border family disputes, especially international child abduction.
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Yes, confidentiality and discretion are at the core of our practice. All communications with our attorneys are legally privileged and strictly confidential.
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Absolutely. We have extensive experience handling cross-border family matters, including international divorces and custody disputes. Our working languages are Russian, English and German.
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Yes, we focus on amicable resolutions through negotiation and mediation to minimize stress and legal costs. If a pre-trial settlement is not possible, we provide strong representation in court to protect our clients’ interests.
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We provide tailored legal strategies that safeguard both personal and financial interests, including asset protection and estate planning.
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We offer strategic estate planning solutions that ensure a smooth transfer of assets while minimizing legal risks and tax liabilities.
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We provide discreet legal representation, ensuring privacy while securing favorable outcomes in complex divorces.
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Yes, our interdisciplinary approach integrates legal, financial, and psychological expertise to address all aspects of family disputes.
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Yes, we draft and negotiate marital agreements that protect your financial interests and provide clarity for the future.
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You can contact us directly through our website or by phone to arrange a confidential consultation.
Get in touch.
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Phone: +7 (995) 114 80 00
Email: info@milutin.legal
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