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Il Pagamento Diretto del Terzo nel Diritto di Famiglia: Breve Analisi del Nuovo Art. 473-bis.37 c.p.c.
L’ordine di pagamento diretto del terzo [1], recentemente disciplinato dall’articolo 473bis.37 c.p.c, non è istituto sconosciuto al diritto di famiglia. In realtà, ad essere nuova è la collocazione all’interno del codice di procedura civile, Titolo IV bis, Capo II, sezione III, dove si parla espressamente di pagamento diretto del terzo,
The Matrimonial Regime of Separation of Assets in Italy: How It Works (Part 1)
I always encounter great difficulty when trying to explain to my Anglo-American clients how the separation of marital property in Italy works and how this regime can, in fact, make the other spouse’s estates invulnerable in the event of a divorce. I guess that this difficulty is not, or not
Il Riparto della Giurisdizione Civile in Caso di Illeciti Comessi da Personale Militare all’Estero (NATO)
L’Italia, come noto è Paese membro del Patto Atlantico e come tale è sede di numerose basi NATO con personale militare straniero (in massima parte statunitense). A decorrere dall’anno 1949, conclusa la Seconda Guerra Mondiale, con la firma del Trattato del Nord Atlantico avvenuta a Washington, è stato previsto un
Bird-Nesting Divorce Arrangements in a Shared Custody Situation
“Bird Nesting” arrangements take place between the parents when they take turns in shared custody of the kids, who remain in the family home. Let’s try to explain this type of divorce agreements a little better, as they are not yet very well known, especially in Italy where I live.
Coppie Straniere: perché è Importante Individuare Correttamente la Giurisdizione in Materia di Separazione Giudiziale e Responsabilità Genitoriale
Nell’ambito del diritto internazionale di famiglia accade spesso che i coniugi la cui relazione sia connotata da elementi di “estraneità” (uno o entrambi sono cittadini stranieri o cittadini italiani residenti all’estero), prima di procedere con la separazione giudiziale – sempre che non sussistano i presupposti per una separazione consensuale – non siano
More Good News for Divorcing Couples in Italy
As we had already mentioned in our article https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/big-news-divorce-italy-marco-calabrese/ on May, 14 2023 “since … Reform Law was fully introduced (March 1st, 2023) married couples may apply for separation and divorce simultaneously. In other words, a Legal Separation Order that mandates the rights and duties of the couple while separated is issued immediately.
A personal identity established over time takes precedence over formal civil registry records
Introduction: The Conflict Between Historical Truth and Social Identity The right to a name and to personal identity is one of the fundamental cornerstones of personality rights. In family law, there can be a conflict between historical civil registry data (the original birth registration) and the social identity lived by
Sole Custody and Geographic Distance: The Boundary Between Logistical Obstacles and Parental Disinterest in View of Supreme Court Order No. 16280/2025
The Court of Cassation clarifies that the geographical distance between parents does not, in and of itself, preclude joint custody. An exception in favor of sole custody is legitimate and warranted only when physical distance is compounded by serious and proven conduct demonstrating a lack of interest in the child.
International Divorce: Which Country Has Jurisdiction?
The European Court of Justice Clarifies the Meaning of “Habitual Residence” for International Couples. In an increasingly global world, love often crosses borders. Unfortunately, divorce does too. But when an international couple separates, a crucial question immediately arises: where should the divorce be filed? The answer is not always simple
The Court of Rome defends family unity: appeal upheld against the Prefecture’s denial.
With a significant ruling announced today, the Ordinary Court of Rome (Immigration Section) annulled the decree rejecting the authorization for family reunification issued by the local government in Rome (Prefecture) against a non-EU citizen we assisted.The decision of the local government was found to be unlawful, having been based on
The new extra-quotas permit to stay for Italian descendants
Article 1-bis, paragraph 1 of Law 74 of May 23, 2025, converting with amendments Decree Law No. 36/2025, provided that foreigners residing abroad, descendants of Italian citizens and citizens of a country with a history of Italian emigration, could enter and stay in Italy for employment outside the maximum quotas
Unioni civili: un po’ di chiarezza
Il 17 settembre 2025 la Corte di Cassazione ha pubblicato una ordinanza, la numero 25495, alla quale è stato dato grande risalto mediatico per la novità apparentemente attribuitale: diversi articoli hanno riportato la notizia, dichiarando che finalmente era riconosciuto dalla giurisprudenza della Suprema Corte il diritto ad un assegno divorzile anche
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