FAMILISTA
Protecting Families, Preserving Rights
Egyptian family law for families, their children, and the businesses they own
C A I R O , E G Y P T · E G Y P T & T H E G C C · A R A B I C & E N G L I S H
Who We Are?
A firm built around the family, not the file
Familista is a specialised Egyptian family law firm. We advise families on the matters that decide how they live and what they pass on marriage and separation, the guardianship of children, succession and inheritance, and the ownership of the family business.
Our lawyers work fluently across Egypt’s civil code and Shariah law, so the advice you receive is sound in both systems and holds up in practice. Every matter is handled privately, by the same senior hand, from the first conversation to the final settlement.
Familista is the family-law practice of Elaithy Lawyers.
[ FOUNDED 20XX ] · [ 000+ MATTERS RESOLVED ] · [ 00 LAWYERS ]
Civil & Shariah
Advice grounded in both legal systems, not one drafted to survive scrutiny in either.
Egypt & the GCC
Cross-border family matters run end to end, including recognition of foreign judgments.
Arabic & English
Counsel in the language you think in, in the room and on the page.
Absolute discretion
Sensitive matters kept contained. A small senior team, and no file passed around.
VISION
We empower every family across generations to protect their rights, their business, and their future, not as cases in a legal system, but as people building a stronger life together
PURPOSE
A family’s true strength isn’t measured by wealth or law alone, it’s knowing their rights, relationships, business, and future generations are all in good hands. We exist to make that possible: empowering families to live, grow, and thrive together, with confidence, not just avoid conflict.
MISSION
We equip families with integrated legal counsel preventive, protective, and rights-driven that secures business continuity, financial security, and children’s futures at every stage of life.
Because legal expertise should do more than resolve disputes; it should empower families to thrive, together, on their own terms.
OUR VALUES
Trust
Every matter is handled in strict confidence, by a named senior lawyer who stays with the file from start to finish.
Fairness
We pursue resolutions that hold outcomes both sides can live with, rather than wins that unravel a year later.
Integrity
The highest ethical and legal standards, including telling a client plainly when litigation is the wrong move.
What we do?
Six areas of practice. One family, one team, one view of the whole picture.
Marriage & Matrimonial Property
Marriage contracts, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and separation settlements structured to protect personal and business assets.
Custody & Guardianship
Custody, visitation and the legal guardianship of minors including guardianship over a minor’s shareholdings and inherited assets.
Succession & Inheritance
Shariah-compliant wills, estate settlement and probate litigation, with the family business treated as a going concern.
Cross-Border Family Matters
Matters spanning Egypt and the GCC: recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments, and international child custody.
Residency & Citizenship
Residency for non-Egyptian family members, and guidance through the route to Egyptian citizenship.
Mediation & Holistic Support
Confidential out-of-court mediation, with access to a vetted network of counsellors and family coaches.
What We
Do?
Marriage & Divorce
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating marriage contracts.
Handling divorce settlements and filings under both civil and Shariah law.
Creating prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for asset protection
Custody & Guardianship
Resolving child custody disputes and establishing clear visitation rights.
Managing legal proceedings for the guardianship of minors.
Inheritance
Drafting Shariah-compliant wils to ensure assets are distributed according to religious principles.
Handling probate litigation and the legal settlement of estates.
Cross-Border Services
Resolving complex family law cases that span Egypt and GCC countries.
Handling the legal recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Egypt.
Managing international child custody disputes.
Residency & Citizenship Services
Providing legal assistance to non-Egyptians to obtain
residency.
Guiding clients through the subsequent processes to acquire Egyptian citizenship.
Mediation and Holistic Support
Offering confidential, out-of-court mediation for sensitive
family disputes.
Connecting clients with a partner network of professional
counselors and coaches for holistic family support beyond legal matters.
What’s
Different?
Partnering with women’s empowerment institutions to provide legal education and awareness sessions.
Legal Education & Empowerment
This service is designed to educate and empower specific communities with valuable legal knowledge.
Paid Webinars & Workshops
Conducting specialized legal workshops for expatriate communities in Egypt.
Why
Familista?
Specialized Expertise
Exclusive focus on Egyptian family law.
Cultural Sensitivity
full understanding & Respect for Egypt’s traditions and social values.
Confidentiality
Sensitive cases handled with absolute discretion.
Digital Access
Secure online portal for clients to track cases
Accessibility
Clear communication in both Arabic and English.
Client
Testimonials
“Familista guided me
through my divorce with
professionalism and
compassion. They made a
difficult time easier.”
– Confidential Client
“I trusted them with my
inheritance dispute, and
their clarity and discretion
gave me peace of mind.”
– Alexandria Client
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CAIRO HEADQUARTERS
7/2 Extension El-Nasr Street
New Maadi, Cairo 11435
Egypt
TELEPHONE
+20 101 148 0004
02 2754 4275
02 2520 0815
ONLINEhello@familista.com
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WORKING HOURSSunday – Thursday
09:00 – 18:00
Consultations by appointment
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