European Union: Divorce

Those dealing with cross-border family law matters in Cyprus—whether they concern issues of jurisdiction, child abduction, or divorce, maintenance and parental responsibility applications with an international dimension—are quite understandably likely to feel anxious during a volatile and transitional period of their lives, in which they must navigate a complex legal framework that requires specialized knowledge of both international family law and national legislation.

Divorce is not only the legal dissolution of a marriage, but a process that involves important decisions affecting children, finances, and long-term stability.

Many individuals assume that property is automatically divided equally between spouses. In reality, the legal framework is more nuanced and depends on specific legal principles and evidence.

Κάθε διαζευγμένος γονέας έχει σημαντικές νομικές υποχρεώσεις και δικαιώματα σε σχέση με τα παι&

Κάθε διαζευγμένος γονέας έχει σημαντικές νομικές υποχρεώσεις και δικαιώματα σε σχέση με τα παι&

As we move into 2025, Cyprus continues to refine its family law, particularly regarding divorce cases involving children.

In Italy, the recognition and transcription of foreign judgments in family matters (marriage, divorce, filiation, etc.) may occur automatically, in accordance with the law...

The transcription of civil status documents concerning birth, marriage, civil union, or death that occurred in a foreign country can be forwarded to the relevant Municipality...

The application for issuing a divorce is among the most common procedures which occur before the Cypriot Family Law Courts. The amendments which have been made to the relevant...