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Per il Riconoscimento dei Matrimoni Islamici in Italia
Fra i tanti aspetti del diritto di famiglia che non si credevano possibili fino a qualche anno fa e che lo sono diventati è forse giunto il momento di svolgere una riflessione sull’argomento in questione. La drastica diminuzione dei matrimoni delle coppie italiane a favore delle convivenze non registrate, considerate
La Nuova Fase Introduttiva del Processo Civile di Cognizione
Estratto dallo schema di Relazione illustrativa del decreto legislativo recante attuazione della legge 26 novembre 2021, n. 206 Nella prospettiva di dare pratica attuazione ai principi della semplificazione, speditezza e razionalizzazione del processo civile, l’attuale esecutivo ha predisposto uno schema di decreto legislativo con il quale dare esecuzione alla legge
Italy can Only Inspect Ships after Landing the Migrants
Judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union in Joined Cases C-14/21 and C-15/21 | Sea Watch (Judgement No 138/2022: 1 August 2022) Ships of humanitarian organisations systematically carrying out activities relating to the search for and rescue of persons at sea may be subject to controls by the port
Becoming an Italian Citizen Through Residency
Italy is a beautiful country and many people from around the world decide they want to call it home. Getting Italian citizenship is possible in several ways but this article will focus on how to get Italian citizenship through residency in Italy. The time required to live in Italy in
How Biancardi Vs. Italy Reinforces your Right to be Forgotten
In November of 2021 a judgement in the case of Biancardi v. Italy was handed down by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). This case was about an alleged violation of Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights, a convention which is binding on all who have
A Quick Guide to Buying Property in Italy
The process of buying a home in Italy can be confusing to people unfamiliar with the process, but it is not as difficult as it appears at first glance. Before going through the process of buying a home, it is recommended that you work with a bank to understand what
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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