European Union: Family Law

Law 5303/2026 fundamentally reforms Greek inheritance law, introducing modern provisions for forced heirship, inheritance agreements, and estate planning. How will these changes affect property owners, families with complex structures, and cross-border succession arrangements?

Relocating to Malta with children raises important questions about school enrolment, language requirements, and eligibility for public education. This comprehensive guide addresses the most common concerns families face when navigating Malta's education system, from mid-year enrolment possibilities to documentation requirements and the role immigration status plays in accessing schools.

Surrogacy Arrangements abroad have become increasingly popular over the years due to the affordability and relative ease of access to surrogates via commercial arrangements. In England and Wales, commercial surrogacy is prohibited. While payments beyond reasonable expenses are not generally permitted, the court retains the power to retrospectively authorise payments made in overseas surrogacy arrangements when considering a parental order.

The Italian Supreme Court has recognised the validity of pre-divorce financial agreements under specific conditions, marking a significant shift in Italian family law. While these arrangements allow spouses to regulate certain economic aspects in advance of potential separation, they remain subject to strict judicial scrutiny and must not violate non-disposable rights, children's interests, or mandatory support obligations.

Το Εφετείο Κύπρου εξέδωσε στις 15 Μαΐου 2026 απόφαση (Έφεση Αρ.28/2025) που επιβεβαιώνει και διευκρινίζει σημαν&

Malta’s reform of Wage Regulation Orders (WROs) marks a significant step towards modernising sector-specific employment rules. Now redesignated as Conditions of Work Regulation Orders, the reform aims to simplify existing frameworks...

2025 has marked a pivotal year for the modernisation of litigation in Ireland. Several digitalisation initiatives have been launched by the Courts Service of Ireland, representing a significant milestone...

Family matters often arrive with a mix of personal stress and practical questions. Most clients want clear guidance, realistic expectations, and a sense of how the system actually works in Cyprus.

Italian Citizenship by Marriage: Risks of Draft Law No. 1450. The new law could restrict Citizenship by marriage to residents of Italy. Discover why it is urgent to apply now.