WWW.LAWYER-MONTHLY.COM 11 very painful and costly. Therefore, an amicable settlement is advisable. Very often, such a settlement can be reached. What is your professional background and education? We both hold a law degree and have completed numerous training courses in family law. Through our many years of practice and specialization in this field of law, we have gained a strong foothold in Germany and abroad. Our law firm attaches great importance to ongoing further training and interdisciplinary cooperation. Kristina comes from a family of lawyers. Her father, Dr. Albert Paul, was a wellknown and respected lawyer and notary in Frankfurt am Main. Kristina has worked as a notary for many years and also holds a degree in humanistic psychology. I (Alma) have been with the firm for 16 years, including 10 years as a lawyer, four years as a partner and now as a managing partner. I will continue the law firm and its tradition. Under the longstanding mentorship of Kristina, I was well-prepared to take over the law firm. In our law firm, I take care of family cases with a foreign element, in which child custody matters are in the foreground. From the very beginning, we have served major clients throughout Germany, working at a high level. We complement each other perfectly. Kristina has benefited from my experience, which I gained as a research assistant at the University of Frankfurt am Main at the chair of Prof. Dr. Guido Pfeifer. Thus, she has been able to leverage scientific, systematic work and current case law in the law firm. From the outset, we have complemented each other, operating on the same wavelength, and have secured an orderly succession. We have access to a large network and can, therefore, help our clients in all situations. What type of services do you provide? Our law firm provides comprehensive legal advice and representation in all areas of family law, including the following: • Divorces and separations • Custody and alimony disputes • Marriage contracts and asset protection • International family law issues • Estate planning and inheritance law Why did you decide to specialize in family law? Family law matters can be stressful for those involved and require In every case, we endeavor to deliver the best possible solution. Kristina Countess Pilati (left) and Alma Fritz (right) Partners at Pilati + Fritz Rechtsanwälte
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