Clarity and care in life’s most personal legal matters
Family matters often come with legal complexity and emotional weight. At Lex Thielen & Partners, we help individuals and families resolve sensitive disputes with clarity, professionalism, and a strong commitment to reducing conflict wherever possible.
Whether your concerns involve separation, child arrangements, international relocation, or the protection of wealth and future rights, our goal remains the same: to reach outcomes that protect what matters, while minimising unnecessary confrontation.
We also understand these matters from a personal perspective. Having navigated the adoption process himself, Managing Partner Lex Thielen brings particular empathy and insight to clients exploring this path. Our team is deeply committed to supporting families at every stage whether building, restructuring, or protecting them.
Our Family Law Services
- Divorce and Separation
Legal support throughout the separation process, including grounds for divorce, spousal maintenance, and drafting of separation agreements. - Cohabitation and Civil Partnerships
Guidance on rights of unmarried partners, including cohabitation agreements and inheritance matters. - Financial Settlements
Advice and representation in the division of assets, including pensions, business interests, and international property. - International Family Law
Assistance in cross-border divorce, custody disputes, relocation, and enforcement of foreign judgments in family matters. - Child Arrangements and Parental Rights
Support with establishing or modifying custody agreements, relocation matters, education and holiday disputes, as well as advice for grandparents and non-resident parents. - Surrogacy and Fertility Law
Legal support in domestic and international surrogacy, assisted reproduction, embryo-related arrangements, and recognition of parentage. - Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
We advise on structuring agreements that offer clarity, fairness, and protection in the event of separation or death.
Why Clients Choose to Work With Us
We combine rigorous legal expertise with empathy and discretion. We understand that our role is not only to resolve disputes but to protect relationships where possible and help you move forward with confidence.
No two families are the same. We take time to understand the full context of your situation and offer solutions that reflect your values and long-term interests.
We aim for resolution without litigation whenever appropriate. But when court becomes necessary, we are ready. With strong preparation, legal skill, and courtroom experience.
We regularly assist in matters involving dual nationalities, foreign property, and international custody arrangements. As members of the Alliott Global Alliance, we can coordinate with trusted legal partners in other jurisdictions.