SUCCESSFUL CASES
At Paloma Zabalgo, we have extensive experience in Family Law, acquired over more than 15 years of practice. Our deep understanding of family relationships and our always personalized attention, safeguarding the interests of our clients and their families, make us unique professionals when it comes to providing solutions. Our goal is for the parties involved to reach agreements without the need for lengthy and costly legal proceedings whenever possible.
Liquidation of community property
Judgment issued by the 76th Court of First Instance in Madrid, ordering the creation of an inventory in the marital assets liquidation process, establishing the private nature of the donations made to the client of the Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
January 2021.
The Madrid Court accepts the arguments presented by Paloma Zabalgo’s Law Firm, establishing that the funds contributed to the marital community from donations made to Paloma Zabalgo’s client are of a private nature and must be reimbursed to the client.
Judgment rendered by the Court of First Instance, granting the action for division of common property and denying compensation for the joint contribution of a lottery prize.
May 2017
In the month of March 2012, a writ of execution is issued by the Court of First Instance No. 6 in Bilbao, amounting to 2,500,000 euros, concluding a process of more than ten years of marital assets settlement.
2012
The execution writ issued by Court No. 6 in Bilbao accepts the execution lawsuit filed, bringing an end to the litigation between the parties after ten years. Legal representation in this case was carried out jointly with Cristina Almeida.
Child abduction
Child Repatriation Process. Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance in Madrid, declaring the relocation of the minor to Spain as lawful.
June de 2021.
Suspension of Visitation Rights in Favor of the Father.
2014
Compensatory alimony
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance No. 22 of Madrid rejecting the requested modification of measures and maintaining the compensatory alimony established in favour of the client of the law firm Paloma Zabalgo.
October 2021.
The Provincial Court of Madrid grants the appeal filed by Paloma Zabalgo's law firm, agreeing to reduce the compensatory alimony and its extinction upon the liquidation of the community property.
April 2021.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Madrid granting the extinction of the compensatory alimony requested by Paloma Zabalgo's law firm.
February 2020.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Torrejón de Ardoz granting the compensatory alimony by Paloma Zabalgo's law firm.
December 2019
The Court of First Instance of Torrejón de Ardoz issued a judgment establishing the measures requested by Paloma Zabalgo’s law firm, having proven that the marriage did cause economic disparity to their client, in addition to granting the use of the family home for a period of time, as it held the most worthy interest of protection.
Judgment issued by the Provincial Court granting an indefinite compensatory alimony in favour of our client.
November 2018
The Provincial Court of Madrid grants the appeal filed by Paloma Zabalgo’s law firm, requesting the establishment of a compensatory alimony for our represented party, recognizing the right to an indefinite compensatory pension.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Alcobendas agreeing to the extinction of the compensatory alimony.
July 2018
The Court of First Instance of Alcobendas grants the request of Paloma Zabalgo’s law firm’s client, agreeing to the extinction of the compensatory alimony established, due to a substantial alteration of the circumstances previously existing. Thus, the Court accepts the arguments put forward by the firm in defence of the client and decrees the extinction of the compensatory pension in favour of the spouse, due to cause for such extinction.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance No. 22 of Madrid rejecting the modification of measures and maintaining the compensatory alimony established in favour of the client of Paloma Zabalgo's law firm.
October 2021.
The request for a compensatory alimony requested by Paloma Zabalgo's client is rejected.
October 2015
The Court of First Instance No. 2 of Majadahonda rejects the request made to Paloma Zabalgo’s represented party, denying the compensatory pension, taking into account the short duration of the marriage, absence of children together, and the lack of circumstances that warrant the granting of a compensatory pension. The said resolution is confirmed by the Provincial Court of Madrid in a Judgment dated October 2016, with express imposition of costs on the appellant.
The lawsuit filed by Paloma Zabalgo's represented party is granted, agreeing to the extinction of the compensatory alimony in divorce proceedings.
2014
The Court of First Instance No. 28 of Madrid issues a Divorce Judgment dated May 26, 2014, declaring the extinction of the compensatory alimony granted in separation proceedings, in accordance with the circumstances presented and legal arguments put forth by Paloma Zabalgo.
Use of the family domicile
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance No. 23 of Madrid, granting the attribution of the right to use the family home in favour of the wife.
June 2021.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Navalcarnero, denying the extinction of the right to use the family home, for lack of cause for such modification.
September 2020.
Judgment issued by Section 24 of the Provincial Court of Madrid, dismissing the appeal that granted the extinction of an indefinite compensatory pension.
January 2020.
The Provincial Court of Madrid dismisses the appeal filed against the Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Alcobendas, which ordered the extinction of the compensatory pension that our client should pay, as the Paloma Zabalgo law firm demonstrated a substantial alteration of the economic circumstances to justify said extinction.
Judgment issued by the Madrid Court extinguishing the right to use the family home upon the majority age of the common children requested by the Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
November 2019
The Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm filed a lawsuit requesting the extinction of the right to use the family home granted to the opposing party due to the majority age of the common children. The opposing party requested an increase in child support and an indefinite attribution of the right to use the family home. However, the Judgment was issued fully in favor of our requests, without modifying child support and extinguishing the right to use the family home.
Judgment issued by the Madrid Court extinguishing the right to use the family home upon the majority age of the common children requested by the Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
October 2018
The Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm filed a lawsuit requesting the extinction of the right to use the family home granted to the opposing party due to the majority age of the common children. The opposing party requested an increase in child support and an indefinite attribution of the right to use the family home. However, the Judgment was issued fully in favor of our requests, without modifying child support and extinguishing the right to use the family home.
Supreme Court Judgment. Limitation of the right to use and enjoy the family home.
March 2017
The Supreme Court has upheld the appeal filed by the Paloma Zabalgo law firm, revoking the Judgment issued by the Provincial Court of Madrid, which granted the use and enjoyment of the family home to the mother and children, until their economic independence, having established shared custody. The Supreme Court revokes the previous decision and establishes the limitation of said use until the liquidation of the community property or the sale of the property, as there is shared custody, and therefore, no explicit assignment of the family home, also stating that upon reaching the majority age of the children, the right to use also ceases.
Shared custody with limitation of the use and enjoyment of the family home as it is the father's separate property.
January 2017
Limitation of the use and enjoyment of the family home: Court of First Instance No. 80 of Madrid has issued a Judgment, establishing shared custody and attributing the use and enjoyment of the family home to the child along with the mother, while limiting the right to use for a maximum period of two years, as the home is the father’s separate property, accepting the request made by the Paloma Zabalgo law firm.
Attribution of the use and enjoyment of the family home on an annual alternate basis upon the establishment of shared custody.
December 2015
Court of First Instance No. 24 of Madrid grants shared custody of the minor children, accepting the request of Paloma Zabalgo’s client, and establishing the alternate use of the family home until its sale, nullifying the previous court order that granted exclusive use to the mother for the custody of the minors.
The attribution of the family home is until the children reach majority age: The appeal is granted.
December 2015
The Provincial Court of Madrid, Section 22, grants the appeal filed by Paloma Zabalgo, establishing that the attribution of the use and enjoyment of the family home is granted until the children reach majority age, revoking the Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance, which established the attribution of use until the economic independence of the minor children.
The appeal filed by Paloma Zabalgo is granted, decreeing that the mortgage on the family home be paid according to the constitutive deed, in opposition to the ruling by the Family Court.
April 2014
The Provincial Court of Madrid issues a Judgment dated April 11, 2014, granting the appeal filed by the represented party of Paloma Zabalgo, agreeing to the request that the mortgage burdening the family home be paid according to the constitutive deed of the mortgage deed, which had been imposed as a marital obligation entirely on the husband.
The lawsuit filed by the represented party of Paloma Zabalgo is granted, decreeing the division of the family property in half with the extinction of the initially attributed use to the common child.
2013
Court of First Instance No. 54 of Madrid issues a Judgment dated January 15, 2013, granting the lawsuit filed by the father, declaring the extinction of the use that had been attributed to the common child upon reaching majority age.
Child support
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Madrid, approving the Regulatory Agreement reached to conclude several highly contentious family proceedings.
June 2018
At Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, we always strive to avoid adversarial proceedings, reaching agreements that benefit the minors and enable parents to fulfill the agreed-upon terms. In this case, our client had more than five open family proceedings with a high level of conflict between the parents, managing to conclude all of them through a global agreement reached by the parties, beneficial for both the parents and the children, with the assistance of their respective attorneys.
Judgment granting the reduction of child support.
March 2017
The request for the declaration of extraordinary expenses for adult children is granted.
May 2015
On June 2, 2014, the court, accepting the mother’s request for the declaration of extraordinary medical and extracurricular academy expenses, requested by Paloma Zabalgo’s client, on the grounds that the latter were necessary due to the child’s academic performance. This Judgment was ratified by the Provincial Court of Madrid in May 2015.
The resolution of the controversy regarding the change of school for the minor, requested by Paloma Zabalgo's client, is granted.
May 2014.
The Court of First Instance No. 93 of Madrid grants the request of Paloma Zabalgo’s client dated May 28, 2014, to grant authorization for the change of school, considering it a suitable decision for the situation of the 12-year-old minor, as it responds to better educational opportunities and proximity to the family home.
Exclusive custody
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Móstoles, granting sole custody of the minor children to the mother and other inherent measures.
May 2021.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Madrid, dismissing the lawsuit filed against the client of Paloma Zabalgo, denying the requested modification of measures and the establishment of joint custody.
March 2021.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Madrid, granting sole custody of the minors to the mother, client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
January 2021.
The Court of First Instance grants the request of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, granting sole custody to the mother, client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, considering it to be in the best interest of the minors.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Madrid, denying the modification of measures requesting joint custody, maintaining sole custody in favour of the mother, client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
October 2020.
The Court of First Instance denies the lawsuit filed against the client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, maintaining sole custody in favour of the mother, in the best interest of the child.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Madrid, establishing sole custody in favour of the mother requested by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
October 2019
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Navalcarnero, ordering compliance with established visits in a supervised setting, a measure requested by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
May 2019
The Court issues a judgment maintaining sole maternal custody with compliance with the visitation regime in a supervised setting, accommodating the requests of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm. The father requested a modification of the custody regime to joint custody; however, Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm was able to demonstrate that the father-child relationship was completely deteriorated, leading to the decision that visitations established in favor of the father would take place in a supervised setting until such relationship is restored.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Alcobendas, granting sole paternal custody requested by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
February 2019
The Court issues a judgment establishing sole paternal custody, accommodating the requests of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm. The mother requested sole maternal custody; however, during the procedure, Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm demonstrated the severe deterioration of the bond between mother and daughter. Thus, the Court decided on sole paternal custody with an extensive visitation schedule for the mother, aiming to restore the bond in the child’s best interest.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Móstoles, establishing sole custody in favour of the mother requested by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
December 2018
Judgment issued by the Provincial Court of Madrid approving the agreement reached between the parties before the trial.
May 2018
The Court of First Instance granted the lawsuit filed by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, granting sole custody to the mother in the best interest of the minors. The Provincial Court of Madrid agreed to hold a hearing and the preparation of a report by the psychosocial team, reaching an agreement prior to its celebration, by which custody of the children was awarded to the mother, a client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, as it was the most beneficial measure for the minors.
Judgment issued by the Provincial Court of Madrid, Section 24, confirming sole custody in favour of the mother, despite the challenge to the report of the psychosocial team by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
December 2017
The Provincial Court of Madrid, Section 24, issues a judgment granting sole custody of the minor children to the mother, a client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, even against the recommendation made by the psychosocial team advising joint custody. The judgment establishes that joint custody is not suitable for the minors, as argued by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, challenging the psychosocial report.
Exclusive custody of the youngest daughter in favour of the mother.
July 2016
Progressive shared custody
June 2016
The Court of First Instance No. 24 of Madrid accepts the agreement reached by both parties, after granting sole custody to the mother in provisional measures, to establish a progressive custody regime of the common child, as advised by the psychosocial team. The attorneys of each party carried out significant mediation work to reach this agreement, which was satisfactory for both clients.
Exclusive custody in favour of the mother
February 2016
Impugnation of the psychosocial team report: Award of sole custody to the mother, against the recommendation of the psychosocial team.
December 2015
The Court of Leganés in Madrid issues a judgment granting sole custody of the minor children to the mother, a client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, even against the recommendation made by the psychosocial team advising joint custody. The judgment establishes that joint custody is not suitable for the minors, as argued by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, challenging the psychosocial report.
The lawsuit filed by the client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm is granted, modifying joint custody to a new regime of sole custody in favour of the father.
2013
The Court of First Instance No. 22 of Madrid accepts the request made by the represented party of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm and modifies the established custody system, adjusting the situation to the principle of the best interest of the child, by awarding sole custody to the father. The father is also granted the use and enjoyment of the family home, and child support is to be paid by the mother. The judgment was ratified by the Provincial Court of Madrid in 2014.
Guardianship and shared custody
The Court of First Instance No. 6 of Alcobendas issues a judgment granting shared custody of the minors, establishing a percentage of expenses to be paid by each parent, with 70% for the mother and 30% for the father, according to their respective incomes.
July 2021.
The Court of First Instance No. 3 of Arganda establishes shared custody of the minor daughter, granting the request of a client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
July 2021.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Madrid, establishing custody of the minor daughter, granted to the mother in provisional measures.
November de 2020.
The Court of First Instance of Madrid accepts the request made by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, granting shared custody of the common daughter, considering it the most beneficial arrangement for the child.
Order issued in the process of provisional measures by the Court of First Instance of Arganda del Rey, establishing shared custody in favour of both parents.
October de 2020.
The Court of First Instance of Arganda del Rey establishes shared custody for both parents in provisional measures, admitting the arguments presented by the father represented by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm. It demonstrates that both parents have exercised joint care of the minors.
Judgment issued by the Twenty-Second Section of the Provincial Court of Madrid, granting the appeal filed by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, overturning the First Instance Judgment and establishing shared custody.
July 2020
The Provincial Court of Madrid overturns the Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance in Madrid, which established sole custody in favour of the mother. It accepts the arguments put forward by the client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, establishing shared custody.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Madrid, granting shared custody, a measure requested by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
June 2019
The Court of First Instance approves in its judgment the agreement reached between the parties in court, on the same day of the trial, thus prematurely ending a dispute between parents. They reached an agreement for shared custody with a weekly stay regime, thereby promoting the bond of the child with both parents.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Villalba, granting shared custody requested by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
April 2019
The Court issues a judgment, establishing shared paternal custody, accepting the requests of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm. The mother requested exclusive maternal custody with an extensive visitation regime for the father. However, the law firm demonstrated that both parents had work availability to take care of the children’s daily needs, as they had been doing so far. Therefore, the Court established a shared custody regime in the best interest of the minors.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Madrid, granting shared custody requested by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
March 2019
The Court issues a judgment modifying the established custody regime, accepting the requests of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm and establishing shared custody. The mother requested to maintain exclusive maternal custody. However, Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm demonstrated the existence of a “hidden” shared custody, where both parents were responsible for the daily care of the child. Thus, the Court established a shared custody regime in the best interest of the child.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Leganés, maintaining shared custody requested by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
January 2019
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance of Alcorcón granting shared custody of the minors requested by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
September 2018
The Court of First Instance of Alcorcón granted shared custody after it was established that both parents had been taking care of the daily and ordinary needs of the children, even though the mother of the minors hindered the relationship between the father and the common children throughout the process without any justification, negatively influencing the minors.
Order issued by the Court of First Instance No. 3 of Pozuelo de Alarcón approving the agreement reached between the parties in provisional measures.
March 2018
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance No. 27 of Madrid approving the Regulatory Agreement reached by the parties with the help of their respective lawyers.
February 2018
The Court of First Instance No. 27 of Madrid approves the Regulatory Agreement drafted by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, which establishes shared custody of the minors, as well as the other measures related to them. Regarding the family home, the parties agreed to assign it to one of them, with the other being compensated financially. Both the measures related to the minors and the termination of joint ownership and allocation of the family home were included in a Regulatory Agreement, ratified before the Court of First Instance.
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance No. 23 of Madrid, approving the agreement reached between the parties in a highly contentious process.
January 2018
Judgment issued by the Court of First Instance, establishing shared custody between the parties and limiting the use of the property for annual periods until the effective sale or liquidation of the community property.
November 2017
The Court of First Instance accepts the action requested by Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, agreeing to shared custody as well as the limitation of the use of the family home for annual periods until the effective sale or liquidation of the community property. This decision was made as the father, a client of Paloma Zabalgo, demonstrated suitability and adequate conditions for exercising such custody.
Shared custody in Provisional Measures Order
February 2017
Shared custody in Provisional Measures Order: The Court of First Instance No. 28 of Madrid establishes shared custody in provisional measures, based on evidence provided in the proceedings, demonstrating the father’s suitability and exercise of care for his children, who is a client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm.
Shared custody by agreement of the parties with a six-month-old child.
October 2016
Shared custody of a six-month-old baby: The Court of First Instance No. 85 of Madrid approves the Regulatory Agreement signed by the parties, establishing shared custody of a six-month-old baby, considering it in the best interest of the child. This agreement, avoiding a contentious judicial procedure, was reached for the benefit of the child and to save the father, a client of Paloma Zabalgo Law Firm, from legal proceedings.
Shared custody with judicial exploration of minors.
September 2016
School change: Resolution of dispute in the exercise of parental authority.
August 2016
The Court of First Instance No. 79 of Madrid grants the mother’s request for a school change, defended by Silvia Gómez, authorizing the mother to change the child’s school, considering it the most beneficial for the child.
Shared custody in the provisional measures procedure.
March 2016
Shared custody and allocation of use and enjoyment of the family home until the liquidation of community property.
March, 2015
The response to the lawsuit filed by Paloma Zabalgo is accepted, agreeing to shared custody between both parents, as well as the allocation of use and enjoyment of the family home until the liquidation of community property. This request was made by the lawyer under the new jurisprudential doctrine of the Supreme Court and the Provincial Court of Madrid, considering shared custody the most beneficial regime for the minors.
Shared custody is agreed upon, considering it the most beneficial regime for the minors
February 2015
The Court of First Instance No. 28 of Madrid accepts the request made by the representative of Paloma Zabalgo, granting shared custody of the minor children to both parents, considering it the most beneficial regime for the minors. This decision is based on the report made by the psychosocial team attached to the Court, a request also made by the Public Prosecutor.