Family Law

Family law in Lebanon sits at the intersection of religious authority, civil jurisdiction, and international private law. Mattar Law Firm provides specialized legal counsel across all personal status matters, guiding Lebanese nationals, expatriates, and foreign clients through a complex multi-court system with clarity and sensitivity.

Our Family Law Practice Areas

• Marriage in Lebanon — Civil and religious marriage requirements, mixed-faith unions, and recognition of foreign civil marriages.
• Divorce in Lebanon — Religious and civil divorce proceedings, jurisdiction selection, and consequence management (custody, finances, inheritance).
• Inheritance & Wills — Will drafting and registration, mandatory share analysis, cross-border estate coordination, and court representation.
• Adoption in Lebanon — Ecclesiastical court proceedings, eligibility guidance, parental consent, and post-adoption rights.

Our attorneys are fluent in Arabic, French, and English and maintain a network of international correspondents to handle cross-border family matters involving our offices in Beirut, Dubai, London, Paris, and Rome.