The Firm

A human and personalised approach to the law

Maître Stéphanie Makoumbou supports families going through a moment of transition, with rigour and discretion.

The practice

Étude Stéphanie Makoumbou is dedicated to family and personal law in Luxembourg. It supports those going through a sensitive stage of life: a separation, a blended family, an inheritance or a change of status. Every situation is handled with genuine care and constant rigour.

Family law touches what is most intimate to us: our relationships, our children, our home, our future. When those balances are disrupted, you need someone who takes the time to listen before advising. That is the spirit in which the firm was built: a focused practice centred on family and personal law, rather than a general practice handling these cases among many others.

Every case is handled with rigour, discretion and clarity. Understanding your situation as it really is, explaining your options without jargon, then defending your interests and those of your children at every step: it is this method, consistent from one case to the next, that allows you to move forward calmly even when the context is tense.

Maître Stéphanie Makoumbou, lawyer at the Diekirch Bar — Maître Stéphanie Makoumbou, Diekirch

Our approach

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A practice built for international families

In Luxembourg, many families are international: binational couples, expats settled for a few years or for the long term, parents of different nationalities. These situations often involve several legal systems, several languages and documents issued abroad. A separation, an inheritance or a change of status can then raise questions you would never face in a purely national context: which court has jurisdiction, which law applies, how to have a foreign document recognised. The firm has made these situations the heart of its practice, so you have a single point of contact able to coordinate these dimensions instead of leaving you to navigate alone between systems.

A relationship of trust, over time

A family law matter is not settled in a single meeting. It unfolds over time, with moments of uncertainty and decisions that carry weight. That is why the relationship matters as much as the legal technique. You keep the same point of contact from the first meeting to the resolution of your case, which spares you from having to retell your story and ensures genuine continuity. Everything you share is covered by professional secrecy, without exception. And because the decisions are yours, the firm's role is to give you clear and honest information, including when it is not what you hoped to hear, so that you can choose with full awareness.

How your support unfolds

It all begins with a confidential first conversation, intended to understand your situation and answer your first questions. Then comes the analysis: identifying what is at stake, checking any international aspects, and setting out realistic rather than theoretical options. The firm then supports you along the chosen path, whether amicable or contentious, keeping the dialogue open and keeping you informed at every step. The goal is not only to solve a legal problem, but to help you regain stability.

Our commitments

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Listening

Time to understand your story, without judgement.

Confidentiality

Professional secrecy protects every exchange.

Bilingual FR/EN

Guidance in your language, for international families.

Rigour

A practice dedicated to family and personal law.

Our areas of practice

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is the firm located?

The firm is based in Diekirch, Luxembourg, and receives clients by appointment.

In which languages can I be assisted?

In French and English, both written and spoken.

Which areas do you handle?

Family and personal law: divorce, custody, matrimonial regimes, inheritance, residence permits and gender-based violence.

Do you support expat families?

Yes, supporting international families and expats is central to the practice.

How does a first meeting work?

It is a confidential conversation to understand your situation, answer your first questions and consider the options.

How do I book an appointment?

Online, by phone or via the contact form; the firm replies promptly.

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