Divorce, custody and child protection

Family law

Advice and representation in every area of family law: divorce, custody, child maintenance, child protection and international cases.

I combine legal rigour with empathy, so that the strategy protects the child's best interests and keeps conflict from escalating.

A clear approach

Every step, in plain language.

Empathy and discretion

The child's interests come first.

International cases

Families with members abroad.

In Iași and online

Support wherever you are.

Family law services

How I can help

Divorce

  • Fault-based divorce
  • Divorce by mutual consent
  • Division of matrimonial property
  • Deciding where the child will live
  • Exercise of parental authority
  • Setting a contact schedule
  • Child maintenance
  • Full details on the divorce representation page

Child protection

  • Deciding where children will live
  • Changing contact arrangements
  • Relocation, high-conflict situations and urgent measures
  • Enforcing judgments concerning children

International cases

  • Applying EU family law regulations, such as Regulation (EU) 2019/1111
  • Determining whether Romanian or foreign courts have jurisdiction
  • Drafting and reviewing cross-border documents

How I work

A clear, carefully structured legal process

  1. 01

    Initial assessment

    We discuss your situation, I review your documents and explain your options.

  2. 02

    Legal strategy

    We agree on suitable steps and discuss risks and costs.

  3. 03

    Drafting / representation

    I prepare the documents or represent you in negotiations and in court.

  4. 04

    Following progress

    I keep you informed and adjust the strategy as your case develops.

Andreea Chelaru, Lawyer · Iași

Why seek advice

Why do you need a family lawyer?

Family law may seem simple, but it is a complex area that calls for close attention and a case carefully built on evidence. A specialist family lawyer looks not only at winning the case, but at the best long-term solution.

Short answers

Frequently asked questions

More questions? We can discuss your situation.

When do I need a family lawyer?

When divorce is on the table, when there are disagreements about the children or the contact schedule, in cases of domestic violence or emotional abuse, and when the case has an international element.

Can we divorce before a notary if we have minor children?

Yes, if you both agree to the divorce and to every aspect concerning the children: their surname, parental authority, where they will live, how contact will be maintained and the contribution to their expenses (Article 375 of the Romanian Civil Code). Without full agreement, the divorce goes through the courts.

How much can child maintenance be?

Up to one quarter of the parent's net monthly income for one child, one third for two children and one half for three or more (Article 529 of the Civil Code). These are upper limits: the actual amount depends on the child's needs and the parent's means.

Will my child be heard in court?

If the child is 10 or older, hearing them is compulsory in proceedings that concern them (Article 264 of the Civil Code). Below that age, the court may decide to hear the child, and any child may ask to be heard.

Can maintenance or the contact schedule be changed later?

Yes. If the parent's income or the child's needs change, the court can increase, reduce or end maintenance (Article 531 of the Civil Code). Likewise, the arrangements for the children can be changed when circumstances change (Article 403 of the Civil Code).

Can you help if the other parent wants to move abroad with our child?

Yes. Relocating a child and cases where the parents live in different countries require a careful analysis of which courts have jurisdiction and of EU regulations such as Regulation (EU) 2019/1111.

Contact

Let's discuss your case.

Book a consultation and let's find the best solution for your situation together. I am here to listen and to give you the concrete support and professionalism you need.