Lawten Lawyers

Family Law

If you have recently divorced or separated from you partner and want to find out about child custody. How child custody arrangements are made and what you can do in the event of a dispute. We understand how sensitive child custody issues can be.
Divorce Laws.
Facing separation, dissolution or divorce can be overwhelming and you will need emotional support as well as practical advice to help you rebuild your future. We are committed to resolving relationship breakdown in a way that minimises bitterness and anger to prepare you for life after divorce or separation.

Property Sales & Services

Purchasing your new holiday home abroad or selling your existing property.Here at Lawten Lawyers we are here to help. Ensuring your purchase or sale of a property, along with all your legal requirements are carried out in full. Leaving you with the peace of mind your purchase or sale of the property is a legal one.

Employment Law

Employment contracts are often the subject of much negotiation between employer and employee.
Employment contracts will contain a range of standard terms. Some of the standard terms that can be found in such contracts include terms on salary, hours worked, length of notice and length of employment.

Drug Control Law

Caught in Possession.If you were caught in physical possession of a controlled substance you will be charged with Possession. Possession charges are the most commonly charged drug offence and we have in-depth experience of supporting those charged with possession.

Inheritance Laws

Dealing with Inheritance tax here in Spain / Canary Islands is applicable to everyone who owns assets in the country, regardless of whether you are resident or not. While inheritance tax is independent to how and who you leave your assets to, your heirs will have to pay inheritance tax when they receive them. The amount to be paid depends on which area in Spain your assets are located. Each autonomous region in Spain / Canary Islands have a different assessment of taxation to be paid.

Criminal Law

This is a fairly well-known area of law.Most people have a pretty good idea of what criminal law is; it covers crimes, prosecution and defense. This is as good a definition as any. However, more specifically, it encompasses the rules and statutes written by goverment and state legislators dealing with any criminal activity that causes harm to the general public, with penalties.

Insurance Law

Insurance law is the practice of law surrounding insurance, including insurance policies and claims. It can be broadly broken into three categories - regulation of the business of insurance; regulation of the content of insurance policies, especially with regard to consumer policies; and regulation of claim handling