As an English and Spanish law firm we are often asked where it is “best to divorce”. Obviously, there is no standard answer to this as each case will depend on its merits and the particular circumstances. However, as we … Continued
There have been a lot of foreign divorce orders dealing with Spanish property in recent years. When any division of matrimonial assets takes place it is important to ensure that any order from England, the UK and countries can be … Continued
When parents separate and live in different countries there may be a very difficult decision to be made about where the children live and what effect a change of residence has on them. The laws in Europe and most other … Continued
Changing your Children’s country of residence – The summer holidays are coming to an end and for some families this means the end of a stay with a parent who lives or works in a different country. Perhaps the children … Continued
Can a court order for maintenance or custody be modified? When the Court grants an order in family proceedings for separation, divorce or custody the financial, housing and visits will be considered at the time the order is made. As the … 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
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
This is an important issue as moving to another country with your children without the agreement of both parents can have a disastrous effect. Relocation of children can be agreed but the failure to ensure you have an agreement or … Continued
Many families travel back to their home countries at Christmas or come to Spain to visit parents and siblings. If children of the family are living with one parent who has custody and visiting another parent it is very important … 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
I recently wrote about the growing recognition of pre-nuptial contracts in the English and UK courts, particularly after a Supreme Court decision in the widely reported case of a French/German couple who chose to divorce in London. However in the … Continued
