Ms. Douglin handles all legal matters including local and cross border family matters under the Family Law Act Chapter 214 of the Laws of Barbados, the Family Law Rules, the Minors Act Chapter 215 of the Laws of Barbados, the Maintenance Act, Chapter 216 of the Laws of Barbados, the Maintenance Orders (Reciprocal Enforcement), Chapter 217 of the Laws of Barbados, the Adoption Act, Chapter 212 of the Laws of Barbados, the Status of Children Reform Act, Chapter 220 of the Laws of Barbados and all related pieces of subsidiary legislation.
We offer thoughtful services related to sensitive and private matters such as:
- Dissolution of marriage (divorce),
- Maintenance (spousal),
- Property settlement,
- Prenuptial agreements,
- Custody of Children,
- Care and Control of Children,
- Guardianship of Children,
- Maintenance (minors and adult dependents),
- Access to Children,
- Adoption, and
- Paternity
A trained Mediator, Ms. Douglin employs mediation and other alternative dispute resolution strategies as a tool to ensure a win-win situation where the needs of all parties are met, with the central and most imperative focus on the needs of the child.