Adoption by same-sex couples: the ruling of the Court of Cassation

In a recent ruling, the United Sections of the Italian Supreme Court addressed the case of a child born abroad through surrogacy, due to the will of a same-sex couple. In this case, one of the men had donated his sperm, which was used to fertilize an egg from a donor. The resulting embryo was […]

The children stay exclusively with the mother if the father is absent

The Trapani court has ruled that a parent who consistently fails to fulfill their obligations of care and support, both moral and material, towards their children will be excluded from custody. The court has also awarded exclusive custody of the children to the mother in a recent case. In this case, the mother requested separation […]

Extraordinary expenses for children: they do not necessarily have to be divided equally at 50%

The Italian Supreme Court, the Cassazione, has ruled that the payment of extraordinary expenses for separated children should not necessarily be divided equally, but rather divided based on the available financial resources and work capacity of each party. This decision was made in a recent case where, following a personal separation judgment in Milan, the […]

How to contest a divorce judgment in Italy

Divorce can be a difficult process, with many disputes and disagreements that can escalate in court. This often happens when spouses fail to reach a reasonable agreement on the terms and conditions of separation and subsequent divorce, which can include aspects such as spousal and child support, the assignment of the family home and other […]

The inheritance of the cohabiting partner

In Italy, the surviving spouse or partner of a civil union has the right to inherit the estate of the deceased person, as well as to live in the family home and use all the furniture. If there are no children, ancestors, or siblings, the entire inheritance goes to the surviving spouse, even if they […]