Family Law
Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on highly emotional and important issues involving all types of family relationships, such as adoption, divorce, child custody, child support, matrimonial property, and succession. P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates are specialists in family law and can represent you in court proceedings or in related negotiations, refer one to specialists such as counselors and phsychiatrists. We can also draft important legal documents such as court petitions, matrimonial property agreements, and custody arrangements. Pauline is passionate about children’s rights and works tirelessly to help parents overcome the legal hurdles in such areas as adoption, paternity, surrogacy, or other matters not usually related to family law.
Kenya Marriage Act dictates all formal requirements for marriage, including age and legal capacity, as well as the rules and procedures for divorce and other family law matters.
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Divorce Law
Matrimonial Property
Child Custody
Child Support
Succession
Reproductive Health Law
Adoption
Surrogacy
Prenuptial
Domestic Violence
Divorce
Divorce can be troubling for all parties, especially the kids. The emotional rollercoaster all the family will go through can be very stressful. We are here to minimize that stress level and make the transition as painless as possible. There are so many things to sort out you need an experienced professional at your side to ensure you get a fair settlement and the kids have as little disruption as possible. At P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates, you will be treated as a person. We care about your family. If a mutual settlement cannot be found through a parental responsibility agreement and/or a separation agreement, we will litigate on your behalf and lead you through the court process with as little stress as possible. Remember, life goes on. At P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates, we are here to help you make this life-changing decision.
Matrimonial Property
When spouses disagree, disputes arise regarding possession and ownership of the matrimonial property. We will work tirelessly to ensure you get a fair and equitable share of your hard work and sweat during the marriage. P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates are experts in negotiating on your behalf to ensure that you get what is due to you. We are very knowledgeable about your constitutional rights regarding the share of properties and business holdings you are entitled to, and we are ready to fight for your rights all the way to the Supreme Court in instances where parties fail to reach an amicable settlement. These are trying times, with a new life awaiting you. Don’t miss out on what is legally rightfully yours.
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Child Custody
So as parents you have decided to go separate ways or get a divorce, which is sometimes best for all the parties concerned. However, sometimes there are children involved. Where should they live? Where should they go to school? Who should be the person mainly responsible for them? How do you divide the time? Who in the family is the main income earner, nurturer, and caregiver? These are all questions that must be answered to ensure that your family continues to grow and flourish. At P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates, we specialize in custody matters, and we have handled delicate and highly contentious custody-related cases involving children with parents of different nationalities. Have a chat with Pauline on the best way forward during disagreements, separation, or divorce. We are trained and qualified mediators who will handle your matter in a professional and friendly manner, ensuring that the child’s best interest is of paramount importance.
Child Support
There is a very wise saying that goes: “Your child is your greatest asset.” At P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates we take this to heart and always protect the children we are asked to assist. It is extremely important that our next generation are educated well and nutured to the best of the parent’s abilities. To this end, we will always fight for the child to have the best that the two parents can afford. We are very experienced in negotiating with your child’s best interests at heart. Pauline Osino is the leading family lawyer based in Mombasa and has handled high profile cases concerning maintenance and welfare of children after disagreements, separation, divorce or death. We are the experts in the field, do not leave this to chance! If you have any questions get in touch so we can help you and your kids!
If you have any questions get in touch so we can help you and your kids!
Succession
Grief is a terrible thing. When we lose someone we love, it is always life-changing. Most of our clients have well-thought-out last wills, testaments, and trusts to manage this transition and make the legal aspects bearable. However, sometimes, things get fraught, and families disagree with the will in place. P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates are always on hand to offer alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. We will go the extra mile to ensure the poor departed person’s wishes are considered while also helping the bereaved get their fair share of any estate. As a final stand, we are on hand to go to court to get a judge or magistrate to decide on these matters to overcome the hurdles and administer the estate and trusts peacefully. Contact us today if you wish to write a will or need advice on succession matters.
Contact us today if you wish to write a will or require advice on succession matters.
Reproductive Health Law
Medical negligence is a growing concern all over the world. If you have consulted a medical practitioner, had surgery, or stayed in hospital on matters touching on reproductive health and childbirth, and you are not happy with the outcome, or you were promised something and did not get the treatment you asked for or paid for, we are here to help. A medical practitioner or a Hospital and its staff are there to serve you in a professional manner, and they are not cheap! If there is any omission and or commission of acts of negligence that result in a loss or damage, get in touch for legal advice to see what your circumstances are and where we can assist you in ensuring that you are compensated for the loss and damages caused and that your rights as a patient are guaranteed and protected.
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Adoption
To take care of another person’s child is a lifelong commitment. It is a tough decision to make whether you are choosing to take on a younger family member who really needs help and education or you cannot have kids of your own and want to help a child through life. This decision requires some careful thought and counseling. Pauline is always on hand to answer your questions before the legal stuff comes into play. P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates are here to help with all of the paperwork and contracts both sides need to be safe in this very delicate contract of life. Contact us today to get more information.
Surrogacy
Surrogacy is an exciting legal concept that needs some careful planning and contracts in place before any couple can ask another to carry their child to term. At P.A. Osino & Co.Advocates, we advise counseling before you jump into this life-changing decision. We are on hand every step of the way to ensure you and the surrogate are safe and know exactly what will happen, when, and where. These situations are challenging to manage on your own, but P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates will hold your hand every step of the way. Get in touch today to chat about your options.
Prenuptial
It is essential to consider your personal wealth in this modern day and age. We all hope and pray that we marry the man or woman of our dreams, but things can go wrong. It is wise to ensure that you have paperwork that will stand up in court if the unthinkable happens. We at P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates have our clients’ best interests at heart at all times, and we will protect you by ensuring that we prepare a water-tight agreement for you and offer proper legal advice. To this end, if you are considering marriage and feel that you need some contractual protection, we are the people to contact. It is simple and straightforward; contact us, and we will lead you through the process. We always remind our clients, “It is better to have the contract and not use it than vice versa!”
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence comes in many forms, from physical to mental abuse and anything in between. We at P.A. Osino & Co. Advocates are passionate about helping people in need. Any form of abuse, whether it is violent or not, should be handled with the utmost care, privacy, and attention. We are here to help if you know of any person who needs help or is in trouble and is also suffering at the hands of an abuser, either mentally, physically, or in any other way, then get in touch for a confidential meeting where we can outline how we can save that person from further abuse and bring the abuser to book. Act today. Do not wait for tomorrow!
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