Family Lawyers in Costa Rica

Divorce Attorneys, Child Custody, Child Support & Complex Family Law Cases

Family Law in Costa Rica is one of the most sensitive and strategically significant areas of legal practice. Every decision can have profound emotional, financial, and legal consequences. At BGA Abogados, our Family Law team represents clients in complex divorce proceedings, legal separations, child custody disputes, visitation rights, child support (alimony), division of marital property, and international family law matters.

We provide high-level legal representation for both Costa Rican and international clients seeking a trusted divorce lawyer in Costa Rica or experienced family attorneys for cross-border cases.

Our approach combines legal precision, strategic negotiation, financial analysis, and human sensitivity. We understand that behind every case there is a family, a legacy, and a future that must be protected with responsibility and technical excellence.

Why Choose Our Family Lawyers in Costa Rica?

At BGA Abogados, every family law case is personally supervised by a senior attorney and supported by a highly qualified legal team. Sensitive matters are never treated as routine administrative files. Instead, we develop tailored legal strategies that integrate:

• Strategic litigation and procedural expertise
• Financial and asset analysis
• Advanced negotiation techniques
• Conflict management with psychological awareness
• Comprehensive protection of minors

From the initial consultation, we conduct a thorough legal and financial evaluation of your situation and design a clear action plan. Depending on your goals, your case may proceed through negotiation, mediation, settlement, or court litigation.

Confidentiality and discretion are fundamental principles of our practice.

Family Law Services in Costa Rica

Our firm handles a broad range of family law matters, including:

• Mutual consent divorce in Costa Rica
• Contested divorce litigation
• Legal separation
• Child custody and parental rights
• Visitation rights and modification of visitation orders
• Child support (alimony) claims, enforcement, increases, or reductions
• Division of marital property and community assets
• Prenuptial agreements and marital property agreements
• Paternity and filiation proceedings
• Adoptions
• Domestic violence protection orders
• Family asset protection and homestead designation
• Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments (Exequatur in Costa Rica)
• International divorce cases
• Notarial acts and family-related legal instruments

If you are searching for a divorce attorney in Costa Rica, a child custody lawyer, or legal guidance regarding marital property division, our team offers experienced representation with strategic focus.

International Divorce & Cross-Border Family Law

We represent both residents and non-residents in international divorce cases in Costa Rica. Our firm regularly advises on:

• Divorce involving foreign nationals
• Recognition of foreign divorce judgments in Costa Rica
• Cross-border child custody disputes
• Multi-jurisdictional family law conflicts
• Application of international treaties and private international law

We coordinate with law firms in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and other jurisdictions when a case requires multi-country strategy.

If you were married in Costa Rica but live abroad, or if you are a foreign national residing in Costa Rica, we can advise you on jurisdiction, legal strategy, and the most efficient procedural path for your case.

Confidentiality, Strategy & Asset Protection

Family Law requires more than legal knowledge. It demands professional maturity, strategic judgment, and absolute discretion. Protecting your family often also means protecting your assets, your business interests, and your long-term financial stability.

At BGA Abogados, our commitment is to provide clear, efficient, and results-driven legal solutions while minimizing emotional and financial strain.

Do You Need a Divorce Lawyer or Family Attorney in Costa Rica?

If you are facing divorce, child custody disputes, child support issues, marital property division, or any other family conflict in Costa Rica, our legal team can provide strategic guidance from the earliest stage of your case.

Your family deserves experienced legal leadership, strong advocacy, and an integrated strategic approach.