Neele Pries is a family and divorce lawyer at Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB. Whether providing legal counsel in divorce cases, custody disputes, or handling adoption and surrogacy cases, Ms. Pries supports her clients with the utmost care and empathy to ensure their interests and rights are asserted quickly and effectively. Her holistic approach guarantees that forward-looking solutions are found even in complex cases.
German and International Family Law
In our globalized world, essential aspects of life such as marriage and parenthood can quickly become international legal matters. As a member of our family law practice group, Neele Pries advises you on German and international family law, particularly on issues of the international jurisdiction of German courts in divorce proceedings or in cross-border custody and visitation cases. Should litigation be necessary, Attorney Pries will actively support you in enforcing your rights. She is always aware of the significance of family law matters and possesses the necessary sensitivity to make emotionally difficult situations as comfortable as possible for her clients.
Legal advice in cases of separation & divorce
A divorce is generally an exceptional situation for those involved. In addition to the emotional strain, there is the burden of the legally complex divorce proceedings. If you are planning this step, Neele Pries is the right person to contact. She will discuss your situation step by step and work with you to develop an effective and personalized solution. Whether it concerns preparing for and conducting divorce proceedings, drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements and separation and divorce settlement agreements, questions of child custody, or spousal and child support – Neele Pries will provide you with the necessary clarity and support.
Divorces of entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals
As a member of our legal team, Neele Pries regularly advises entrepreneurs, managing directors, executives, and other high-net-worth individuals on divorce, prenuptial agreements, and child custody matters. She is acutely aware of the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs and the self-employed during divorce proceedings. Our family law team is always mindful of the potential impact of divorce on business operations and advises entrepreneurs on how to best protect themselves.
Attorney Neele Pries places particular emphasis on crucial aspects such as asset division and the protection of business interests in divorce cases involving high assets. She also offers strategic advice on the division of complex asset portfolios, including real estate, investments, and business holdings. Neele Pries is committed to protecting your business interests and personal assets through meticulously drafted prenuptial agreements.
Legal advice on parentage issues | Adoption | Surrogacy
As a family law attorney, Neele Pries advises our clients on parentage issues under German law, particularly in adoption proceedings and proceedings to establish and contest paternity. Her legal services include preliminary consultations as well as intensive legal support throughout the proceedings.
When single individuals or couples wishing to have children consider surrogacy, this usually raises many legal questions. German law, in particular, contains numerous prohibitions, regulations, and administrative procedures that must be observed. With the birth of the child, the intended parents also face a multitude of unresolved questions regarding parentage, custody, and inheritance law. Neele Pries advises and supports you in this emotionally challenging situation, especially regarding the recognition of foreign court decisions on parentage and the adoption process.
Vita
Neele Pries studied law at the Universities of Trier and Münster. Alongside her legal studies, she completed specialized foreign language training in Anglo-American common law. During her legal traineeship, which she completed at internationally active law firms, she gained valuable experience in family law, particularly in child custody cases and divorce proceedings with an international dimension. Neele Pries has been a member of the German Association of Women Lawyers (Deutscher Juristinnenbund e.V.) since 2020.