Divorce and Separation

The end of a marriage is always a significant change for those involved, both legally and personally. Ms. Hagemann guides clients from the initial stages of separation through to the final conclusion of the divorce proceedings and the resolution of all ancillary matters. Her aim is to reach a solution that is legally sound and reflects the individual circumstances of her clients. Depending on the situation, she works toward an out-of-court settlement or represents her clients’ interests resolutely before the family court. The core areas of her divorce advice include:

• Spousal maintenance and child maintenance
• Division of matrimonial assets and equalization of accrued gains
• Pension rights adjustment
• The matrimonial home and household contents
• Prenuptial agreements and divorce settlement agreements

Child Custody and Contact

Arrangements for child custody and contact are among the most sensitive areas of family law. Ms. Hagemann assists parents in developing custody and contact arrangements that serve the best interests of the child and are workable in everyday life, from sole-residence arrangements to shared parenting models. She advises on the legal requirements for joint and sole custody, on the right to determine a child’s place of residence, and on the scope and limitations of court-ordered contact arrangements. Where an agreed solution cannot be reached, she represents her clients decisively in family court proceedings.

Maintenance

Accurately calculating maintenance claims requires not only a thorough knowledge of the relevant guidelines and tables, but also a careful analysis of the financial circumstances of all parties involved. Ms. Hagemann advises both claimants and respondents: she calculates child maintenance taking into account income, minimum subsistence levels, and cases of financial hardship, clarifies disclosure obligations, and enforces claims by way of interim injunction where necessary. In the area of spousal maintenance, she advises on separation maintenance, post-divorce maintenance, and the conditions under which maintenance claims may be limited in duration or excluded entirely by prenuptial agreement.

Equalization of Accrued Gains and Matrimonial Property Disputes

Couples who marry without a prenuptial agreement are subject to the statutory matrimonial property regime of the community of accrued gains, which has far-reaching consequences for the division of assets upon divorce. Ms. Hagemann advises clients on both retrospective asset division and forward-looking arrangements: she calculates equalization claims, enforces disclosure obligations, and conducts contested proceedings through to a court judgment. She also advises on the use of prenuptial agreements to make bespoke arrangements, including modifications to the accrued gains regime, full separation of property, or specific provisions concerning business assets and real estate.

Adoption Law

Ms. Hagemann advises clients on all legal aspects of adoption, including the personal and substantive requirements, the court process, and the legal consequences in family law, maintenance, and succession. She assists with both minor and adult adoptions and, in cross-border matters, advises on the requirements of international adoption procedures and the recognition of foreign adoption decisions in Germany. She places particular importance on informing clients of the legal framework at an early stage, so that they can make well-founded decisions.

Protection Against Domestic Violence

Those affected by domestic violence require prompt and effective legal support. Ms. Hagemann acts swiftly in such situations: she applies for interim protection orders under the Protection Against Violence Act (Gewaltschutzgesetz — GewSchG), initiates proceedings for the allocation of the matrimonial home, and guides clients through all further legal steps necessary to ensure their safety. The scope of protection under this legislation extends beyond physical violence: stalking, threats, and serious psychological abuse can equally be addressed through legal proceedings. Ms. Hagemann clearly explains clients’ rights and enforces them with the requisite determination.