Divorcing in the English Courts

Filed under : Family Law

De Cotta Law can provide a professional and confidential service to residents of Spain We are often asked whether a couple can choose to divorce in England or in Spain, and where they will have the greater economic advantage. Although … Continued

CHILD ABDUCTION & CHANGING A MINOR’S HABITUAL RESIDENCE

Filed under : Family Law

The Spanish Association of Professionals working in the field of International Child Abduction (Asime) held a Conference in Málaga on 23rd & 24th November.  Our specialist lawyer, Reyes Gomez Llorente attended the event. A number of professionals from different countries … Continued

Sharing a pension on divorce

Filed under : Family Law

In the UK courts there are provisions for sharing a pension or splitting a pension on divorce. In England this is either by a Pension Sharing Order or a Pension Splitting Order. This can be very important where the couple … Continued

Family Law Specialists

Filed under : Family Law

Our Specialist team of Family lawyers include both English and Spanish Lawyers to offer you the best advice and support in regards to English and Spanish family law cases in both countries. We also advise on all areas of family … Continued

Pre-nuptial contracts and matrimonial regimes

Filed under : Family Law

The concept of a “matrimonial regime” is one that is not familiar to people from the UK. In Spain and many other European countries when people marry, they either elect or decide on a matrimonial regime or, in default, the … Continued

Äktenskapsregim

Filed under : Family Law, Uncategorized, Wills, Probate & Inheritance

Konceptet “äktenskapsregim” är ett fenomen som normalt inte förekommer i Sverige. I Spanien och många andra europeiska länder när folk gifter sig, väljer de antingen äktenskapsregim eller att per automatik all egendom i äktenskapet omvandlas till gemensam egendom – så … Continued

Resolution

Filed under : Family Law

My colleague Reyes Gómez and I have just joined the UK Family Lawyers’ organization, RESOLUTION. Their aim is to encourage lawyers to seek settlements and avoid conflict when a family relationship breaks down. This can be as part of an … Continued

Powers of attorney

Filed under : Civil Law, Family Law

Powers of attorney can be very helpful particularly between a couple, family or friends who jointly own property. It is important to take advice and to keep clear records if you hold a power of attorney. The involvement of an … Continued

Travelling with children

Filed under : Family Law

Travelling is very much part of our lives in Europe. If you are travelling with children it is very much taken for granted that you won´t have any problems provided you all have valid passports. However, if the children do … Continued