What is inherited upon someone’s death
Inheritance encompasses a wide range of aspects, including physical and legal elements. In legal terms, inheritance refers to the transfer of a deceased person’s assets, rights, and obligations to the heirs. However, this definition does not provide a complete understanding. Let’s delve into the specifics of inheritance: what is transmitted, when it occurs, what is […]
What is the difference between de facto separation and legal separation
What effects does leaving home without a court order have? When is the community property suspended and the obligation of fidelity interrupted? Anyone who wants to end their marriage must go through a phase of separation before getting a divorce and permanently closing the relationship with their spouse. However, simply leaving the family home, even […]
Reconciliation after divorce: consequences on the alimony
The Italian Supreme Court of Cassation recently examined an interesting case concerning the consequences of requesting a revision of divorce allowance after the reconciliation of former spouses. In this case, the Court was asked to decide a matter of reconciliation between two former spouses, but it took the opportunity to discuss the broader issue of […]
Grandparents must support their grandchild if the parent fails to pay
The Supreme Court of Cassation, in sentence No. 1520/2023, reiterates a principle already expressed in 2022 (Ordinance No. 30368/2022) and established by the Civil Code in Article 316 bis. The case began with the separation of the spouses years ago. The father of the child did not have a job and lived with his parents, […]
New Italian Supreme Court ruling: Long-Term Relationships Without Cohabitation Can Result in Termination of Divorce Alimony
According to the recent ruling of the Italian Supreme Court (Cassazione), a stable and long-lasting relationship with another partner, even without cohabitation, can lead to the termination of the right to receive divorce alimony. In the case at hand, the Court rejected an appeal from an ex-wife who had been denied the alimony by the […]