Family Law Attorney for Family Criminal Law in Milan
Family Criminal Law
The Firm provides criminal law assistance in domestic offences: mistreatment, breach of family support obligations, stalking, persecutory acts. Representation is offered to both victims and suspects, at every stage of the proceedings.
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Criminal lawyer for family-related offences
Offences committed within the family context require a specialist approach that combines criminal and civil law expertise. The Firm represents victims in criminal proceedings and in related civil proceedings involving separation or child protection, and assists suspects in reconstructing the facts.
Mistreatment of family members and cohabitants
The offence (Article 572 of the Italian Criminal Code) punishes habitual conduct involving physical, moral or psychological violence against family members or cohabitants. The Firm handles the criminal complaint, the preliminary investigation phase, any request for precautionary measures and the formal participation as civil party.
Stalking and persecutory acts
The offence of stalking (Article 612-bis of the Italian Criminal Code) protects victims from repeated threats and harassment. The Firm assists with criminal complaints and with applications for urgent removal orders and restraining orders.
Breach of family support obligations
The conduct of those who fail to meet financial support obligations towards family members (Articles 570 and 570-bis of the Italian Criminal Code) is a criminal offence. The Firm handles criminal complaints for non-payment of maintenance and represents the obligor in proceedings against them.
Frequently asked questions · Family Criminal Law
The most common questions about family criminal law
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A complaint can be filed at any judicial police office (Carabinieri, State Police, Public Prosecutor's Office). It is advisable to gather medical reports, witness statements and any other evidence beforehand. The Firm supports the victim in drafting the complaint and in the subsequent stages.
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Yes. Where there is a real and present risk, you can apply to the judge for civil protection orders (Article 342-bis of the Italian Civil Code) or, on the criminal side, precautionary measures such as removal from the family home or a restraining order. The Firm initiates the most appropriate proceedings.
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Non-payment may amount to the offence of breach of family support obligations. It is also possible to initiate third-party attachment (employer, bank accounts) and apply to the Court for related measures. The Firm handles both civil and criminal proceedings.
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Yes. The victim may join the proceedings as a civil party to claim compensation for material and non-material damage suffered. This formal participation typically takes place at the preliminary hearing or at the beginning of the trial.
OFFICE IN VENICE
Viale Ancona, 19
30172 Venice-Mestre