What we do
- Divorce by mutual consent, after separation or contested
- Custody and parental responsibility for minor children
- Family contact (visitation) arrangements, including international ones
- Setting, reviewing and enforcing child support
- Travel authorizations and permits for children and adolescents
- Liquidation and division of marital property and prenuptial agreements
When to contact us
- You want a divorce, whether or not your spouse agrees.
- You need to set or change custody, visitation or child support.
- One parent lives abroad or wants to travel with the children.
- Property acquired during the marriage must be divided.
Legal basis
- Civil Codemarriage, divorce (arts. 185 and 185-A) and marital property regime.
- Organic Law for the Protection of Children and Adolescents (LOPNNA)parental responsibility (art. 358), child support (art. 365) and family contact arrangements (art. 385).
- Case law of the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Tribunalallows divorce for irretrievable breakdown at the request of one spouse.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get divorced in Venezuela if my spouse does not agree?
Yes. In addition to the grounds in the Civil Code, the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Tribunal of Justice has recognized that divorce may be requested on grounds of irretrievable breakdown, without the other spouse's consent. The procedure and timing depend on whether there are minor children and property to divide.
What is the difference between custody, parental responsibility and family contact?
Parental responsibility is the shared duty of both parents to care for, educate and raise their children. Custody is the part of that responsibility involving day-to-day living with the child and is, in principle, exercised by one parent. Family contact arrangements set how the child relates to the parent who does not have custody.
How is child support calculated in Venezuela?
There is no fixed percentage. The judge considers the child's needs (food, housing, education, health, recreation) and the paying parent's financial capacity. Parents can agree on it and have the court approve it, and it can be reviewed if circumstances change.