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Cabinet d'avocats Altea
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Immigration Law
Belgian nationality law
Private international Family Law

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Altea Attorneys

Lawyer Brussels


Founded in 2012, Altea Law Firm is recognized in Belgium for its rare expertise in areas where law is closely intertwined with life paths. Specializing in immigration law, Belgian nationality law, and private international family law, the firm stands out for its ability to handle sensitive and complex situations, both in Belgium and internationally.

At its head, Me Céline Verbrouck, attorney at the Brussels Bar, brings to her clients over 25 years of experience in these constantly evolving fields. She is supported by a dedicated team that shares the same values: attentiveness, accessibility, legal excellence, and the defense of fundamental rights.

Our strong niches

  • Access to Belgian nationality (acquisition and recovery): comprehensive support for obtaining nationality, including for former Belgians and their descendants wishing to re-establish their legal bond with Belgium.
  • Economic immigration: advice and assistance for obtaining single permits and professional cards, enabling foreign workers and entrepreneurs to settle in Belgium on a long-term basis.
  • Special and diplomatic residence: tailored support for diplomats, international officials, and agents of organizations (NATO, European Union, EUROCONTROL, etc.), particularly for the granting of unlimited residence permits and nationality-related procedures.
  • Family reunification: strategic assistance for couples and families wishing to live together in Belgium, with rigorous handling of the legal and administrative requirements.
  • International filiation: expertise in complex cases of surrogacy abroad and in the recognition in Belgium of parentage established internationally, as well as in adoption projects.

A human and strategic approach

At Altea, we do not push clients into unnecessary procedures. Each client chooses the format that truly suits their needs:

  • either a one-off consultation (bookable online via this website), during which they receive practical, comprehensive, and personalized advice, delivered orally within the consultation time;
  • or the opening of a case file for more complete support when ongoing follow-up or legal proceedings are required.

This approach ensures a clear and balanced relationship, built on trust, efficiency, and relevant legal solutions.

Each case is handled in a personalized and proactive manner, with constant attention to clarity, anticipation, and effectiveness. Whether it involves legal advice, administrative procedures, or litigation before Belgian and international courts, Altea guarantees comprehensive and high-quality support.

Thanks to this combination of experience, specialization, and human commitment, Altea Law Firm stands out as a unique partner for individuals, families, and institutions facing international legal challenges or exceptional life circumstances.

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  • Family reunification with a Belgian: the Constitutional Court requires the partner's income to be taken into account

    (Published on 05/04/2026)

    In Judgment No. 38/2026 of 2 April 2026, the Belgian Constitutional Court strikes down a restrictive reading of Articles 40ter, § 2, paragraph 2, 1°, and 42, § 1, paragraph 2, of the Law of 15 December 1980. When assessing the means-of-subsistence requirement for family reunification with a "sedentary" Belgian, the Immigration Office had been taking into account only the Belgian sponsor's personal income. The Court holds that this interpretation violates Articles 10 and 11 of the Constitution, read in conjunction with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

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  • Chișinău, 14-15 May 2026: a political declaration on the ECHR and migration is being prepared, while critical voices grow louder

    (Published on 05/04/2026)

    On 14 and 15 May 2026, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe will meet in Chișinău (Moldova) for its 135th session. On the agenda is the adoption of a political declaration on the interpretation and application of the European Convention on Human Rights in the context of irregular migration and the situation of foreign nationals convicted of serious offences.

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ALTEA LAWYERS

Altea brings together lawyers highly specialised in: Foreign nationals, Nationality law and private international family law.

The firm strives to be accessible.

Altea covers many intertwining areas but the firm’s lawyers all have an interest in defending human rights.

ADDRESS AND CONTACT

Boulevard Louis Schmidt 56, 1040 Etterbeek - Belgium

+32(0)2 894 45 70