Family law
As Lebanese society is constituted of various religions and sects, and each of those has it own legislation and courts concerning family matters, at ALF we deal with this variety of family- related issues and cases with a high degree of professionalism.
In order to provide services regarding family issues, ALF has specialized lawyers who have extensive knowledge in matters that might occur, such as marriage, divorce, civil union, spousal abuse, usage, and adoption.
Nationality
Is a relationship between a person and their state of origin, culture, association and loyalty. Traditionally under international law and law conflict principles, it is the right of each sovereign country to determine who its nationals are.
ALF we have experience in matching the common perception of the law, we deal with residence, domicile and citizenship according to every case to attain our clients’ benefits.
Civil marriage
A civil marriage is one where the marriage ceremony has a government or civil official performing the ceremony. The Lebanese society is formed of various religious groups and sects, and each has its own legislation and courts concerning marriage matters.
Civil marriage is a form of marriage that cannot be concluded in Lebanon, however, it is recognized when marriages occur abroad.
At ALF we handle the most sensitive civil marriage conflicts between couples.
Wills and succession (Heritage law)
It differs due to the difference of religions and sects. In Lebanon, not all religions and sects allow wills and succession and amongst those who allow it, a difference appears in the portion of the asses that a person is allowed to transfer to his successors.
Heritage laws overview provides further information including links to the legislation and regulations.
It’s a part of family laws, and thus they vary according to the differences between religious and sects.
As ALF deals with all practical solutions to apply the rules of will and successions, and in order to do so, we have to work and collaborate with many governmental and religious authorities to attain our clients’ interests.
And at ALF, we take all actions that would lead to the proper application of the heritage laws, such as finding out also the true heritors and the proportion by which the heritage is distributed and transferring the assets of the heritors.
Immigration law
Lebanese law determines wet here a person is an alien and associated legal rights, duties, and obligations of alien inside Lebanon. It also provides means by which certain aliens van became naturalized citizens’ right fell right citizenship. Immigration law determines also may enter, how long they may stay and when they must leave.
At ALF we provide advices and deals with local issue that may arise once the person has immigrated to another country, and we deals with individuals who want immigrate abroad or choose Lebanon there citizenship