Family Law

Our Family Law practice, led by Dr Martina Caruana, provides comprehensive, sensitive, and strategically focused support to individuals and families navigating some of the most personal and challenging moments of their lives. We work closely with clients to understand their circumstances, protect their rights, and secure solutions that are durable, dignified, and aligned with their long-term wellbeing.

We guide clients through the full spectrum of separation and divorce processes – whether amicable, contested, financially complex, or involving delicate parenting issues. Our team drafts and negotiates separation contracts, assists in mediation, and represents clients decisively in court when litigation becomes necessary. We also represent clients in care and custody disputes, access arrangements, child maintenance claims, and parental responsibility matters, always with a focus on the unique dynamics of each family.

We also assist couples with the preparation of prenuptial and postnuptial arrangements, particularly in cases involving cross-border relationships or international assets. These agreements are handled with discretion and practicality, ensuring they are compatible with Maltese law while mindful of complex foreign matrimonial regimes.

Our practice includes significant experience in adoption proceedings, guiding prospective parents - whether pursuing local or international adoption - through the entire legal process. We prepare documentation, represent clients before authorities and courts, and coordinate closely with accredited agencies. Our approach is compassionate and child-centred, ensuring every step respects the safeguards designed to protect the child and support the formation of a stable, nurturing family.

We are particularly strong in cross-border family law, representing clients in multinational disputes involving jurisdiction, the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgements, relocation cases, and international child abduction under the Hague Convention. These matters require rapid action, strategic coordination, and deep familiarity with EU regulations and international frameworks—expertise our team has developed through years of highly specialised work.

What truly sets our practice apart is our interdisciplinary, human-centred approach. Through years of experience, we have built strong relationships with family therapists, child psychologists, mediators, and social professionals, ensuring that our legal strategy reflects the emotional realities and relational dynamics underlying each case. This collaboration allows us to guide families holistically, reduce conflict where possible, and support clients in making decisions that are sustainable and grounded in long-term wellbeing.

Our lawyers are skilled negotiators and litigators, equipped to handle even the most complex and contentious family law matters, whether resolved through negotiation or determined in court. Throughout every case, Dr Caruana and her team act with empathy, discretion, and clarity. We are committed to securing the best possible outcomes for our clients - protecting their rights, supporting their emotional and practical needs, and helping them move forward with confidence and peace of mind.