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Inherited house and a brother who doesn’t pay: risks and how to recover your money
Inheriting a property together with a sibling often sounds simple—but it can quickly become complicated if one co-heir refuses to contribute. In co-ownership, you don’t

Inherited House with a Brother Who Doesn’t Pay Taxes: Risks and How to Protect Yourself
Inheriting a property together with siblings can quickly become problematic if one of them doesn’t meet their financial obligations. Many people assume that each heir

Inheritance: renunciation is void without a notary or court clerk
The need for a formal act to renounce an inheritance When someone decides not to accept an inheritance—often to avoid debts or to let other

In inheritance, you also “inherit” the lawyer’s actions
A recent principle confirmed by the Italian Court of Cassation highlights something many heirs discover too late: if a relative dies during an ongoing lawsuit,

If the Ex-Spouse Can Work, Does Alimony Decrease?
After a separation, one of the most debated issues is financial support. Many people assume that the economically weaker spouse is always entitled to alimony,

How to uncover hidden debts in an inheritance before accepting it
Receiving an inheritance can hide unpleasant surprises, especially if the deceased had debts you didn’t know about. The key is to investigate before accepting and,

Emotional immaturity does NOT annul a marriage
A recent decision by the Italian Court of Cassation makes one thing very clear: marrying an emotionally immature partner is not enough to annul a

Does Leaving the Marital Home Automatically Mean You’re at Fault?
It’s a common belief that the spouse who leaves the marital home is automatically to blame for the breakdown of the marriage. In everyday thinking,

Differences between the preliminary contract and the deed of sale: which contract prevails?
Buying a house is usually a step-by-step process. It often begins with a written promise, continues with the payment of a deposit, and ends in

Custody: what can you decide on your own without the other parent?
Separation often raises very practical questions about everyday decisions involving children. A common doubt is whether one parent can act independently during their time with