Common-Law Couple with Children: Who Gets the Inheritance?

Understanding Inheritance Succession for Cohabiting Partners with Children When two unmarried partners have children, a crucial question arises: who inherits the estate if one partner passes away? Does the surviving partner receive any inheritance, or does everything go to the child? What happens if there is no will? This article explores inheritance laws for common-law […]

What Are The Differences Between Exclusive andSuper-Exclusive Custody?

Exclusive and super-exclusive custody: the prerequisites and the role reserved for listening to the minor The court grants sole custody when it believes that joint custody does not protect the minor, and it does so based on assessable and concrete circumstances. Exclusive custody is granted when the parent does not provide care and education for […]

No Alimony Without “Evidence”

The Piacenza court has stated that the divorce allowance is not due in the event of the requesting spouse’s failure to meet the burden of proof.No alimony in case of failure to meet the burden of proof by the requesting spouse. This was established by the Piacenza court with a ruling on June 4, 2024. […]

During Matrimony: What Relief for Alimony?

Marianna Famà, territory manager of AMI Paola, provides a statement in Court of Cassation No. 20507 of 24 July 2024, on the effect of marriage length on alimony payments. Another contribution from Paola Bar attorney Marianna Famà, regards the significance of marriage duration in determining alimony. The colleague refers to the United Sections no. 32914/2022 […]

What Rights Do Siblings Excluded From a Will Have?

A person dies: what rights does his brother have over the inheritance? Let’s consider the case of a person who, before dying, makes a will. In it, he only mentions his spouse, his child, and some friends. The testator’s siblings are not mentioned at all due to old disputes. What can the latter do to […]