The minor’s right to be heard in custody and visitation proceedings
The minor’s right to be heard is a fundamental principle in custody and visitation proceedings, firmly embedded in both international and Spanish legal frameworks.
Practical legal guidance for international clients in Spain
Heirs of a dependent person who did not receive Government Financial Aid have a right to claim reimbursement of advanced expenses
In Spain, the rights of a dependent person under the Dependency Law (Ley de Dependencia) do not necessarily extinguish upon death. In a landmark
When Do the Tax Benefits for Compensatory Spousal Support Apply in Spain?
Compensatory spousal support (pensión compensatoria) can provide significant tax advantages for taxpayers following a divorce or legal separation in Spain. Under Spanish tax law,
Anglo-Saxon Trusts in Spain: Lack of Legal Recognition & Inheritance Rules
Anglo-Saxon trusts are not recognised under Spanish law, as the Spanish legal system does not provide for the trust as a legal institution. This
Parental Child Abduction: When Spanish Courts Lack Jurisdiction
Parental child abduction cases often raise complex jurisdictional issues. In Spain, criminal proceedings for parental child abduction may not be tried by Spanish courts
Annulment of Marriage in Spain: No Limitation Period in Cases of Lack of Consent
Annulment of marriage in Spain may be requested without any limitation period where the marriage lacks valid consent. Under Spanish civil law, marital consent
Parental Jurisdiction in Spain: Supreme Court Clarification in Cross-Border Child Cases
Parental jurisdiction in Spain refers to the competence of Spanish courts to decide on matters relating to parental responsibility, custody, visitation rights, and child
Deprivation of Parental Authority in Spain: Legal Framework and Supreme Court Criteria
Deprivation of parental authority in Spain (privación de la patria potestad) is an exceptional judicial measure whereby a parent may be fully or partially
Use of The Family Home Spain After Divorce: Legal Rules, Time Limits and Court Practice
The use of the family home in Spain after divorce is strictly regulated under Spanish family law. Unlike some jurisdictions where post-divorce occupancy can
