Malta: Family and Matrimonial

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.

Malta's 2026 reforms replace the traditional guardianship framework with a modern system of personal autonomy safeguards and support persons. How does this legislative transformation balance the protection of vulnerable adults with respect for individual autonomy, and what mechanisms ensure that support arrangements remain proportionate to each person's circumstances?

Malta has introduced a comprehensive statutory framework specifically designed to protect adults who cannot safeguard themselves from harm, abuse, neglect or exploitation due to disability or the effects of ageing. The Protection of Adults in Situations of Vulnerability Act establishes dedicated institutions, investigative powers and protective measures while seeking to balance appropriate protection with respect for individual dignity and autonomy.

Discover how intellectual property should form part of every succession plan. Learn how Maltese law, trusts, holding companies and governance structures protect brands, patents, copyrights and family wealth.

Malta is increasingly recognised as a European family office location, combining a favourable tax and legal framework with a compelling Mediterranean lifestyle.

In recent years, Malta has witnessed a growing number of family-owned enterprises navigating generational change, restructuring ownership, and adapting to modern governance standards.