About this service
Family-law matters touch what matters most in our clients' lives: their personal relationships and their children's well-being. At Vaides Matta & Asociados, we approach every case with professionalism, sensitivity, and a firm commitment to protecting the rights of everyone involved.
Our team has experience with the procedures set out in the Guatemalan Civil Code and applicable procedural law, offering both judicial and out-of-court solutions depending on the circumstances of each case.
What we handle
- Mutual-consent (express) divorce — notarial or judicial proceedings, as appropriate, with guidance on custody agreements and asset division.
- Contested divorce — legal representation in dissolution proceedings where the parties do not agree.
- Child support — establishment, increase, reduction, or enforcement of support obligations.
- Custody and parental authority — custody petitions, visitation arrangements, and judicial modifications.
- Paternity recognition — voluntary filings and paternity suits.
- Adoption — guidance and support through domestic adoption proceedings under current law.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements — drafting agreements on the financial regime of the marriage.
- Domestic violence — legal guidance and petitions for protective measures before the competent authorities.
Our approach
We understand that family matters demand a balance between legal rigor and human empathy. We work toward outcomes that protect your rights and your family's well-being while minimizing the emotional toll of the process.
If you need guidance on a family matter, we are here to listen and to advise you with the confidentiality and professionalism your case deserves.