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Trust and professionalism in matters concerning your family.
Divorce, child support, division of property, parental rights. I handle cases end to end — from gathering documents to enforcement proceedings.
I help people defend their rights in courts across Ukraine. I work honestly: I explain the case's prospects and the full cost before starting any work.
The exact cost of handling your case can only be determined after a consultation.
The client had a negative experience with another lawyer — the divorce case had not moved for almost 1.5 years.
We signed an agreement, prepared a withdrawal of the previous claim and a refund of the court fee, and filed a new claim with the proper court with all supporting documents.
1.5 months after the new claim was filed, the court granted the client's divorce from her foreign spouse.
Case in the register ↗The client sought to deprive the father of parental rights and had no information on the status of the enforcement proceedings.
I expedited action against the debtor, obtained a debt calculation, gathered evidence of the father's lack of involvement in raising the child and of the mother's additional expenses, and filed the claim.
The court deprived the father of parental rights and awarded additional expenses for the child.
Case in the register ↗The client believed his wife had deceived him, as the child did not resemble him.
I gathered evidence, prepared the claim, and filed a motion for a DNA test. The test confirmed the client was not the biological father.
The court struck the client's name from the paternity record and awarded legal costs against the mother.
Case in the register ↗You submit a request through the website form or a messenger, or call me directly.
At the consultation you describe your situation, I review the materials, form a position, and advise on the next steps.
We sign a legal services agreement — and get to work.
Answer. If there is a minor child, the divorce must go through court. Division of property can be claimed separately — within the 3-year limitation period, counted from the day you learned, or could have learned, that your property right was violated.
Answer. The child's place of residence is decided by agreement between the parents (taking into account the child's opinion from age 10; from age 14 the child decides for themselves). If the parents cannot agree, the court decides. Deprivation of parental rights is an extreme measure that the court considers on a case-by-case basis.
Answer. If there are no minor children and both spouses agree, you can register the divorce with the civil registry office (DRACS) and divide the property before a notary. If there is no agreement, or if there is a child, these questions are decided in court — in that case it is better to consult a lawyer.
Answer. A divorce can be obtained through a court in Ukraine or in the country where the husband resides. If he had a registered place of residence or property in Ukraine, the claim is filed there. Otherwise, it is filed at the defendant's place of residence.
Answer. Yes. Child support (alimony) is payable until the child turns 18, and spousal maintenance until the child turns 3. The procedure runs through the court (a court order or judgment), after which enforcement proceedings are opened for compulsory recovery.
Answer. At the first consultation (up to 20 minutes) we will go through your situation in detail. I will review the documents, honestly assess the case's prospects, and suggest a concrete step-by-step plan of action. You will get clarity, even if you decide not to continue working with me.
Answer. The first consultation is free. The cost of further services depends on how complex the case is. I always state the full, transparent cost before starting any work. No hidden fees.
Answer. No professional attorney can promise a 100% win, since the decision is made by the court. What I do promise is a thorough analysis of the case, my full effort, complete confidentiality, and the use of all my experience to protect your interests.
Answer. Completely. Everything you discuss with me is protected by attorney–client privilege from the first second of our conversation — even during the free consultation. This is an inviolable rule of the profession.
Answer. Click the "Free consultation" button on the website or call me. We will pick a convenient time, you will briefly describe the problem, and we will start solving it.
Below are answers to the questions clients usually ask before the first consultation: where to file the claim, how long it takes, which documents to prepare, and what has changed in cases where one spouse has been mobilized.
A marriage can be dissolved through the civil registry office (DRACS) only when the spouses have no joint minor children and both agree (Article 106 of the Family Code of Ukraine). A separate case is when the other spouse has been declared missing or legally incapacitated by a court: then one spouse alone may file the application (Article 107 of the Family Code).
In all other situations, only a court can grant the divorce. If there are children but no dispute, the spouses file a joint application together with a written agreement on who the children will live with and how the other parent will contribute to their support (Article 109 of the Family Code). If there is no agreement, one spouse files the claim (Article 110 of the Family Code).
A claim for divorce cannot be filed while the wife is pregnant or within a year after the child's birth. The same article provides exceptions — including unlawful conduct by one spouse toward the other or the child, and cases where paternity of the child has been established for another person.
As a general rule, the claim is filed with the court at the defendant's registered place of residence (Article 27 of the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine). But divorce cases have exceptions: you may file at your own place of residence if minor or underage children live with you, or if you cannot travel to the defendant's location for health reasons or other valid grounds. By agreement of the spouses, the case may be heard by the court at either spouse's place of residence.
This is not a mere formality. An incorrectly determined jurisdiction means the claim is returned and months are lost. In my practice, I handled a case where a divorce had not progressed for almost a year and a half simply because the claim was filed with the wrong court; after refiling with the proper court, the decision was issued within a month and a half.
The law sets no minimum term, but the court may grant the spouses time for reconciliation (Article 111 of the Family Code) — in practice, from one month to six months. This is not always granted: if the claimant's position is consistent and well supported, the court more often proceeds without delay. An uncontested divorce is usually resolved in one to three hearings; a dispute over children or property takes considerably longer.
Being physically present in the courtroom is not required: hearings can be attended by videoconference, including from your own device. For those who have left Ukraine, this is often the only realistic option.
This is currently one of the most common questions, and the answer has changed. Previously, courts almost automatically suspended proceedings as soon as it became known that a party was serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine (Clause 2, Part 1, Article 251 of the Civil Procedure Code) — a case could remain suspended for years.
At the end of 2025, the Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court held that applying this rule against the will of the serviceman himself is excessive formalism. Suspension is meant to protect his interests, not to block the process.
That is why it is worth clarifying the position of a serviceman-defendant and adding it to the case file from the outset — this is what actually speeds up a divorce involving a mobilized spouse.
Property acquired during the marriage is treated as joint marital property, and the spouses' shares are equal (Articles 60 and 70 of the Family Code). The court may depart from equal shares — for example, if one spouse failed to contribute to the family's material support, concealed or destroyed joint property, or if the children remain with the other spouse.
Property can be divided during the marriage, at the same time as the divorce, or afterward. For division after the divorce, a three-year limitation period applies, counted not from the date of the divorce but from the day you learned, or could have learned, that your right had been violated (Article 72 of the Family Code). This distinction matters: people often fail to file in time because they assume there is "still time since the divorce," and miss the deadline.
If some documents are missing, that is not a reason to postpone the consultation. Missing documents can be requested through a formal lawyer's inquiry or through the court.
In August 2023, he helped me with marriage registration, without fuss and complication. First a phone consultation, then a meeting at the office, and then the result, just as we ag…
Fate introduced me to Yaroslav Vitaliiovych more than two years ago. When I was in complete confusion due to a decision issued against me, I was looking for legal assistance. Our c…
I contacted Yaroslav regarding a traffic accident, or more precisely, a situation when the case was dragged out and closed under article 38. Accordingly, I did not receive payment …
Thank you for detailed consultation and professional help! I turned to more than one lawyer – without results. Besides exorbitant prices and lack of any guarantees, each time I was…
Yaroslav Vitaliiovych helped me dissolve my marriage in October this year. He answered all my questions quickly and clearly. Thank you for the quality handling of the case and for …
I want to express my gratitude to Yaroslav Vitaliiovych and his team. I was an intern there, and the atmosphere and conditions were positive and supportive throughout the internshi…
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He helped me win a family law case. I liked the consultation and the full case management. I didn't even have to go to court. I'm satisfied with the result. I recommend!
Very glad I chose lawyer Yaroslav Shumeiko. I found him myself, mainly from reviews about problems under article 130. Very satisfied with the help received, thank you! The price fo…
A true professional. Quickly helps resolve any issues. Big thanks to Yaroslav Vitaliiovych for your attentiveness. Quality at the highest level
I contacted him regarding an illegal fine. Very impressed with the client approach and loyalty. Thank you for professionalism and good service. The case was won without my personal…
I contacted him about an illegal fine. He helped resolve the problem quickly and professionally. I recommend to everyone if you have any questions in the field of 'automobile law'.
Reviews translated from Ukrainian.
