Divorce in Spain as a foreign national: what you need to know
Spanish divorce law, jurisdiction rules for international couples, asset division and custody arrangements — what changes when one or both spouses are British or non-Spanish.
Lawyers · Granada · Family · Criminal · Injury
Recover Abogados is a Granada law firm helping individuals and families through their most difficult legal situations — family disputes, accidents, criminal matters and employment issues. In English and Spanish, by the same lawyer, end to end.
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"The team at Recover Abogados helped me through a very difficult divorce in Spain. Clear advice, fast responses, and they explained everything in English. I couldn't have managed without them."
"After a road accident in Granada, Recover Abogados handled everything — the insurance claim, the medical evidence, the court process. Professional, efficient, and kept me informed throughout."
"Needed a labour lawyer after an unfair dismissal. Recover Abogados gave me an honest assessment from the first call and delivered exactly what they said they would. Highly recommended."
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Who we are
Recover Abogados is based in Granada and serves clients across Andalusia. The firm was built on a straightforward idea: legal advice should be direct, honest and in the language the client actually understands. That means no unnecessary delays, no jargon-filled letters, no passing you between different people every time you call.
International clients — British residents, expats, and people managing legal affairs in Spain from abroad — come to Recover Abogados because the team works properly in English. Not occasionally, not via an interpreter, but as a natural part of day-to-day practice. From a first consultation through to a final judgment or settlement, the same lawyer handles the matter.
You will hear the honest position from the first call — including the risks, the likely cost and a realistic outcome. No inflated promises to win your business.
English and Spanish. The lawyer who handles your case writes your correspondence and explains your options in clear English — not legal Spanish translated as an afterthought.
Headquartered in Granada with experience of courts and administrative procedures across Andalusia. We also act in cross-border matters for clients based in the UK, Ireland and elsewhere.
You know who is handling your case. The same lawyer answers your calls and emails — not a receptionist, not a paralegal, not "someone from the team".
How we help
Family, criminal, injury, labour and disability matters — for individuals, families and employees navigating the Spanish legal system in English.
Separation and divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, child maintenance and asset division. For couples living in Spain and for cross-border family breakdowns where one or both parties are based abroad.
Talk to us →Road traffic accidents, slip-and-fall injuries and other personal injury claims against Spanish insurers. We handle the medical evidence, the insurer negotiations and any court proceedings — you focus on your recovery.
Talk to us →Representation at police station, instruction before the investigating judge and advocacy at trial. For residents, tourists and expats who face criminal investigation or charge in Spain and need an English-speaking criminal lawyer immediately.
Talk to us →Unfair and wrongful dismissal, redundancy negotiations, disciplinary proceedings and employment contract advice. We advise both employees and small employers — and represent at the Social Court when conciliation fails.
Talk to us →Applications for disability recognition (grado de discapacidad), appeals against Social Security decisions, and the legal framework for people with disabilities in Spain — for residents and for families managing the process from the UK.
Talk to us →Compliance advice for small businesses and freelancers operating in Spain, complaints to the AEPD, and personal-data rights enforcement. In English for international clients unfamiliar with the Spanish regulatory framework.
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Working with us
Tell us the situation. We ask the questions that matter and give you a frank assessment — the legal position, the realistic outcome, and whether we are the right firm for you.
A clear, fixed-fee quote in writing before we begin. No hourly drift, no surprise invoices. You know exactly what the representation costs.
Court, tribunal, insurer, Social Security — the same lawyer acts throughout. If you're abroad, we can manage the entire process with a power of attorney.
Email, phone or video — in your language. No legalese, no unanswered calls. You always know where your case stands and what comes next.
Find us
Recover Abogados is headquartered in Granada city. We advise and represent clients across Andalusia, and act on cross-border matters for clients in the UK and Ireland.
Granada, Andalusia
Spain · 18000
Our base in Granada city. Clients are welcome to visit, or we can meet by video from anywhere. Many of our international clients manage their cases entirely remotely.
Most of our international clients work with us entirely remotely. A power of attorney lets us represent you in court, before the Social Security, at notary — without you needing to travel.
Start online →Guides & insights
Practical pieces on the legal matters our international clients ask about most — family law, accidents, employment and criminal defence in Spain.
Spanish divorce law, jurisdiction rules for international couples, asset division and custody arrangements — what changes when one or both spouses are British or non-Spanish.
What to do in the first 48 hours after a collision in Spain, how the Spanish insurer assessment system works, and how long you have to bring a claim.
The Spanish unfair-dismissal framework, the conciliation process, and what compensation you are entitled to — including the position for fixed-term and indefinite contracts.
Good to know
Yes. Recover Abogados works with English-speaking clients as a regular part of practice. Your lawyer will advise you, correspond with you, and explain every step of your case in plain English.
Yes. Many of our clients live in the UK or elsewhere and manage their Spanish legal matters entirely remotely. With a power of attorney we can represent you at court, at notary and before administrative bodies — without you needing to be present in Spain.
Family law and divorce, personal injury and road accidents, criminal defence, unfair dismissal and labour disputes, disability rights, and data protection. We offer a free first consultation to assess your matter before any fees are agreed.
Nothing. The first consultation is free. We will listen to your situation, explain your legal options clearly, and provide a written, fixed-fee quote before any chargeable work begins.
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Get in touch
Tell us a little about your situation and one of our lawyers will get back to you within one business day — in English or Spanish, whichever you prefer.