Nejib Marzouki

Family law lawyer in Tunis

Divorce, child custody, maintenance, inheritance.

Family matters touch what is closest to a person. The firm assists its clients in the proceedings set out by the Personal Status Code, with discretion and without losing sight of the children's interests.

Listening comes first. Then come clear explanations of the procedure, of what it is reasonable to ask for and of the time to allow.

When to consult

  • You are considering a divorce or have been summoned before the family judge.
  • Child custody, visiting rights or maintenance have to be set or revised.
  • A decision is not being respected: unpaid maintenance, visits prevented.
  • A family estate has to be settled.
  • You live abroad and your family situation is governed by Tunisian law.

How the firm works

  1. Confidential meeting

    You describe your situation in full confidence. The firm sets out the possible routes and what each means for you and for the children.

  2. Preparing the file

    Gathering of civil-status records and proof of income and expenses, drafting of the application.

  3. Conciliation and hearing

    Assistance at the conciliation sessions and at the hearings; an agreement is sought whenever it protects your interests.

  4. After the judgment

    Follow-up of enforcement: maintenance, custody, division of shared assets, appeal where relevant.

Frequent questions

Does a divorce always go through the court?

Yes. In Tunisia a divorce can only be granted by the court, after an attempt at conciliation led by the family judge.

Does what I tell the firm stay confidential?

Yes. A lawyer is bound by professional secrecy. What you tell the firm is not passed on to anyone without your consent.

Which documents should I bring?

The marriage certificate, the children's birth certificates, proof of your income and, if any, court decisions already given.

The firm's other practice areas

Criminal lawAssistance and defence, from police custody to judgment.Civil lawContracts, liability, inheritance and property.Commercial and business lawCompanies, commercial contracts, debt recovery, businesses in difficulty.ArbitrationDomestic and international arbitration, from the clause to enforcement of the award.Tax lawTax audit, reassessment and disputes with the tax authorities.Employment lawEmployees and employers: contract, dismissal, litigation.Real estate lawLand titles, property sales, shared ownership and ownership disputes.Talk about your caseBook an appointment →

The information on this page is general. It does not replace a consultation: each situation has to be examined with its documents.