Anna Hannke is a family law attorney at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB. She advises and represents clients in national and international family law matters – from separation and divorce to alimony and child custody issues, as well as property disputes. She also assists clients with matters relating to binational marriages and the legal aspects of family planning .
National and international family law
Marriage entails significant legal obligations, which many couples only become aware of when conflict arises. Lawyer Hannke therefore emphasizes early consultation – regarding maintenance obligations, marital property rights, and the drafting of prenuptial agreements, which can individually define provisions for property regimes, pension equalization, asset division, and maintenance claims.
She brings particular expertise to advising binational couples. When spouses have different nationalities, different legal systems collide – with implications for applicable matrimonial property law, residency issues, the recognition of foreign judgments, and international jurisdiction in the event of a divorce. Attorney Hannke assists affected clients with international family law matters and develops legally sound solutions tailored to their specific circumstances.
Family law disputes are rarely purely legal in nature – they touch upon central areas of life and are often accompanied by considerable emotional stress. With her practical approach, clear communication, and understanding of the emotional burdens of family law matters, attorney Hannke offers her clients competent support in legally and personally challenging life situations.
Divorce advice: division of assets, separation in entrepreneurial marriages and child custody issues
Separation and divorce: Support through all stages of the proceedings
Attorney Hannke guides clients through all phases of separation and divorce proceedings – from initial consultation and filing to the final settlement of all related matters. Her services include, in particular:
- Spousal maintenance and child support
- Equalization of accrued gains and division of assets
- Pension equalization
- Regulations concerning the marital home and household effects
- Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements and separation agreements
The goal is always a legally sound and sustainable solution – especially when children are involved. Attorney Hannke assists her clients both in and out of court.
Divorce in business-owning marriages: Complex asset situations under scrutiny
Divorces involving business assets place particular demands on legal counsel. Attorney Hannke assists entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals, and high-net-worth individuals in navigating complex asset structures. The focus is on:
- Business valuation in divorce proceedings
- the distribution of business assets
- the contractual safeguarding of the company's assets
- Information obligations and rights of spouses
She makes sure that the legal dispute does not come at the expense of the company's economic substance.
Custody and visitation rights: In the best interests of the child
In matters of custody and visitation rights, the child's welfare is paramount in every decision. Attorney Hannke represents parents in family court proceedings and works towards solutions that meet the child's needs without losing sight of her clients' legitimate interests.
Legal issues surrounding the desire to have children
The desire for a child raises complex legal questions. People who cannot have children of their own seek information about alternatives such as adoption, artificial insemination, or surrogacy. Attorney Hannke advises on the legal framework of reproductive medicine in Germany, on issues of parenthood in cases of sperm or egg donation, and on the requirements and legal consequences of surrogacy abroad. She helps clients to understand the legal consequences of their decisions early on and to act on a legally sound basis.