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Buying a property in Spain. Legal and tax problems

By |February 26th, 2024|Categories: Civil, Featured, Property law, Tax law|Tags: , , , , , , |

In this article, we look at the key points (20) that need to be considered when buying and selling a property. 1. Urban planning regulations 1.1 Land Register and Cadastre – A PARADOX Caution: The [...]

I will apply for joint custody so that I don’t have to pay maintenance – right or wrong?

By |February 20th, 2024|Categories: Civil, Family, Property law|Tags: , |

I am sorry to have to tell you that this idea, with which many clients come to our office, unfortunately does not correspond to reality.   The aim of child maintenance in the event of [...]

Joint Custody: Supreme Court criteria for child welfare

By |January 16th, 2024|Categories: Familia, Family|Tags: , , |

Although joint custody has established itself as a general rule because it facilitates the child's relationship with both parents, its implementation is not automatic, as the exercise of joint custody requires not only an equal [...]

Everything about the new procedure of ‘incapacitation’

By |December 11th, 2023|Categories: Familia, Family|Tags: , , |

From September 2021, thanks to Law 8/2021, "incapacitation" will no longer exist in our legal system, as we have finally aligned ourselves with the International Convention on the Rights of persons with disabilities and the [...]

What happens to the family home after the divorce?

By |November 28th, 2023|Categories: Familia, Family|Tags: , , |

Normally, the property that serves as the family home belongs to both spouses - either 50/50 or in unequal shares. In the event of divorce, this often leads to disputes as to which of the [...]

Am I allowed to publish pictures of my child on social media or not?

By |November 14th, 2023|Categories: Familia, Family|Tags: , , , |

"Am I allowed to publish pictures of my child on social media or not?" is one of the most frequently asked questions for new parents today. But this question becomes a real conflict when parents [...]

Non-payment of alimony

By |November 7th, 2023|Categories: Familia, Family|Tags: , , , , , |

In case of non-payment of alimony of one parent the other parent can file an enforceable claim through a lawyer and solicitor requesting to comply with thr obligation and, if necessary, that sufficient assets be [...]

What is child maintenance, what does it include and who pays it?

By |October 31st, 2023|Categories: Familia, Family|Tags: , , , |

Child maintenance or alimony is the financial contribution to be paid between parents in case of need. Our Civil Code states that this child maintenance means everything that is necessary for sustenance, housing, clothing, medical [...]

Do grandparents have the right to see their grandchildren?

By |October 24th, 2023|Categories: Family|Tags: |

Article 160 of Spanish Civil Law recognizes the grandparents’ right to have contact with their grandchildren. That is to say, unless there is just cause – i.e. danger of harming the child's development or mental [...]

What is the difference between “patria potestad” and “guarda y custodia” in Spanish family law?

By |October 10th, 2023|Categories: Front|Tags: , |

One of the most common confusions in family proceedings in Spanish law is between the concepts of “PATRIA POTESTAD” (parental authority) and “GUARDA Y CUSTODIA” (guardianship and custody) of minor children. Parental authority is the [...]