Domestic disputes and criminal accusations in Spain can become urgent legal situations, especially for foreign nationals who do not understand the Spanish criminal system or the documents they have received.
We provide English-speaking legal assistance for tourists, expats and foreign residents involved in domestic disputes, criminal complaints or accusations in Spain.
Domestic disputes and criminal proceedings in Spain
A domestic dispute may lead to police involvement, a criminal complaint, a court summons or urgent measures ordered by a Spanish court.
Depending on the circumstances, the case may involve allegations such as threats, coercion, minor injuries, harassment, domestic violence or other criminal accusations.
Why you should seek legal advice early
If you have been accused, summoned by the police or court, or informed that a complaint has been filed, it is important to understand the situation before making statements, signing documents or taking further steps.
Early legal advice can help you understand the type of procedure, the possible risks, the documents involved and the next procedural steps.
Common situations we can review
We assist foreign clients involved in situations such as:
- Domestic disputes between partners or former partners
- Criminal complaints after an argument or incident
- Police statements or police summons
- Court summons in domestic-related matters
- Allegations involving threats, coercion or minor injuries
- Restraining orders or urgent court measures
- Criminal records and immigration consequences
- Residence, visa or nationality concerns linked to a criminal case
Documents that may be relevant
To assess the situation, it is useful to review any document you have received, including:
- Police report
- Court summons
- Criminal complaint
- Restraining order
- Judgment or court decision
- Notification from the court
- Document signed at the police station
- Residence card or visa, if immigration consequences may be relevant
Restraining orders and urgent measures
In some domestic-related criminal matters, a Spanish court may consider urgent measures, including restraining orders or communication restrictions.
If you have received a document referring to urgent measures, it is important to understand exactly what it says, what obligations it creates and what consequences may follow if it is breached.
How we can help
We can review the available documents, explain the Spanish criminal procedure in English, assess possible risks and advise on the next legal steps.
Where in-person court attendance or urgent legal representation is required, this will depend on the location, timing and specific circumstances of the case.