Family Law Specialist
Ruth López Morueco
Ruth López Morueco · Bar Member nº 1595 ICAO · Family Lawyer & Mediator
Over 20 years handling divorce, custody and inheritance cases. Every case managed directly by me, in English, from start to finish.
Family Law Services
I practise in all areas of family law. If your situation falls into any of these categories, I can help you.
Mutual Agreement Divorce
A poorly drafted divorce agreement can cause problems for years. I make sure every clause is properly covered before you sign.
Divorce Lawyer in Torrevieja
When the other party already has a lawyer, you need someone who knows your case in depth and anticipates every move.
Child Custody, Visits and Parenting Plan
What is decided now about your children will affect them for years. It is worth getting it right from the start.
Child Support
If it is not being paid, we claim it. If your circumstances have changed, we modify it. Before stopping payments or waiting, get advice first.
Spousal support
Claiming it without solid grounds means settling for less. Accepting it without negotiating means overpaying, possibly for a long time.
Modification of Court Orders
A court order is not set in stone. If your life has changed, the ruling can be adapted to your new reality.
Inheritances and wills
First steps after a bereavement, estate distribution and resolution of disputes between heirs. With or without a will, with or without conflict.
international Family Law
When children, different nationalities or residence in two countries are involved, every decision has consequences that cannot be left to chance.
Family mediation
Not every case needs to go to court. If there is willingness to reach an agreement, there is a faster, less costly route with full legal guarantees.
Family Lawyer and Mediator
I am a qualified lawyer, bar member nº 1595 of the Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Orihuela and member of the Spanish Association of Family Lawyers (AEAFA).
Before opening my legal firm in Torrevieja, I spent over 8years litigating across Spanish courts from my base in Madrid (bar nº 78,344). Since then, I have spent more than 20 years focused almost exclusively on family law and inheritance cases in this area.
I work in Spanish and English. Every case is handled by me directly. No hand-offs, no junior associates.
Bar Member nº 1595 | Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de Orihuela
Bachelor of Laws, Autonomous University of Madrid.
Member of AEAFA (Spanish Association of Family Lawyers)
Accredited Family Mediator | Ministry of Justice
20+ years in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Vega Baja
Consultations in English and Spanish
Direct contact. Always with Ruth.
Success stories
Here are some of the cases I have resolved. No names, enough context to recognise whether your situation resembles someone who already found a way through.
Joint custody following nearly ten years of reconciliation
A court ruling and a family life that went their separate ways.
La pareja se había divorciado y la sentencia atribuía a la madre la custodia exclusiva de su hija y el uso de la vivienda familiar. Sin embargo, pocos meses después decidieron darse otra oportunidad.
Legal measures
The child decided on his future
The parents held very different views on their son’s future. They were unable to agree on where he should live or on how his custody arrangements should be organised.
Children’s rights
Clients reviews
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Preguntas que me hacen a diario. Respuestas que conviene leer antes de tomar decisiones.
Divorcing in Spain as a British resident
A British national may be able to divorce in Spain, but nationality alone does not settle the question. Where each spouse lives, where the family is based and whether proceedings have already been started elsewhere all matter. Children, maintenance and property may...
Can I take my child from Spain to the UK after separation?
Being the child's main carer does not, on its own, allow you to move them permanently from Spain to the United Kingdom. A change in the child's habitual residence usually needs the other parent's consent or authorisation from the Spanish court. Acting first and asking...
The child decided on his future
The parents held very different views on their son’s future. They were unable to agree on where he should live or on how his custody arrangements should be organised. Both had their reasons and put forward their arguments during the proceedings. However, whilst the...
Do you have a family matter to sort out?
If you have a family matter that needs sorting out, do drop me a line or give me a call. The first consultation is designed to help you understand exactly where you are and what options lie ahead.
Consultation in person or via video call. I’ll reply within 24 hours.
Ruth López Morueco
Av. de la Asunción, 7 — Centro Comercial Filton, local 40
03186 Torrevieja (Alicante)
Monday to Friday, 9:00 - 18:00. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.