We can now provide an update on the new law on holiday rentals in Andalucia. This will apply to all individual Urban rental properties and not solely to those owners who have three or more properties. The law will come … Continued
A large number of properties in Spain are jointly owned by spouses, partners or sometimes by brothers and sisters who have inherited property from their parents. It is not always possible for all the joint owners to travel when it … Continued
The number of legal cases in which parents request joint custody is increasing. However, every Court decision relating to the custody should aim at securing the best interests of the child on the separation of the family. Joint Custody can … Continued
This affects the inheritance law which applies to the estates of people who die after 17th August 2015. Most people by now are aware that there will be a change but there is a lot of confusion in respect of … Continued
In March 2002 a new European Regulation came into force in Spain – Reglamento (CE) 44/2001 del Consejo, de 22 de diciembre de 2000. This allows judgements and orders from other European courts to be recognized and executed in the … Continued
Many people will remember signing their Deeds, (Escritura), for their property at the Notary. Spanish Notaries are officials of the state and have extensive experience and knowledge. Sometimes the Notary asks a couple about their “matrimonial regime” and this can … Continued
DE COTTA LAW join with Humphries Kirk solicitors to launch International House of Mediation Dorset and Somerset solicitors firm Humphries Kirk has launched an International House of Mediation service (EWIV) with an expert network of dispute lawyers in 10 member … Continued
De Cotta Law contributed to a well received Seminar on Personal Injury claims in Europe recently. The event was held in Birmingham hosted by the law firm Lanyon Bowdler. Jon Sutton – the head of our Personal Injury department – … Continued
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ENGLISH INTESTACY LAWS The law of England and Wales on intestacy, dying without a will, has been changed. The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act of 2014 has substantially changed the law. Previously where a husband, wife or … Continued
Many people who buy property in Spain are told about the importance of making a Spanish will. However surprisingly few consider signing a lasting power of attorney at the same time. This can be particularly important for an older couple … Continued
Many families from other European countries have settled in Spain over the last 20 years. Some parents are now returning to the country of their nationality and a decision has to be made about the residence of the child. This … Continued
One very important aspect of living in Spain which seems to cause a great deal of confusion is the subject of residencia. I have lost count of the number of clients who have been under the impression that the requirement … Continued
