Launch of International House of Mediation
DE COTTA LAW join with Humphries Kirk solicitors to launch International House of Mediation Dorset and Somerset solicitors firm Humphries Kirk has launched an International House of Mediation service (EWIV) with an expert network of dispute lawyers in 10 member countries. De Cotta Law play an important part providing the skills of Javier Florido and […]
Accidents Abroad Seminar
De Cotta Law contributed to a well received Seminar on Personal Injury claims in Europe recently. The event was held in Birmingham hosted by the law firm Lanyon Bowdler. Jon Sutton – the head of our Personal Injury department – spoke about the Spanish law and procedure having the advantage of working in both jurisdictions […]
ENGLISH INTESTACY LAW CHANGES
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ENGLISH INTESTACY LAWS The law of England and Wales on intestacy, dying without a will, has been changed. The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act of 2014 has substantially changed the law. Previously where a husband, wife or civil partner had not left a will and there were no children the surviving spouse […]
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Many people who buy property in Spain are told about the importance of making a Spanish will. However surprisingly few consider signing a lasting power of attorney at the same time. This can be particularly important for an older couple who have jointly owned property and bank accounts in Spain. If one of you becomes […]
Taking Children from Spain without both parents’ agreement
Many families from other European countries have settled in Spain over the last 20 years. Some parents are now returning to the country of their nationality and a decision has to be made about the residence of the child. This affects married and unmarried parents and may or may not involve a divorce or separation. […]
Residencia in Spain – fact, fiction and rumour
One very important aspect of living in Spain which seems to cause a great deal of confusion is the subject of residencia. I have lost count of the number of clients who have been under the impression that the requirement to register as a resident has now been abolished. This is completely untrue. The very […]
Enforcement of a UK debt against Spanish assets – recovery of assets and debt
The property boom in Spain may be over but during the last 10 years a large number of people from Britain purchased apartments, villas and commercial properties in Spain. Now that the credit crunch is upon us a number of UK lawyers need to help their clients recovering debts and the only asset may be […]
Joint Ownership – declaring joint ownership or ending joint ownership in Spain
Bringing joint property ownership to an end and declaring joint ownership This may sound confusing but if you are a joint owner with your spouse, civil partner or with a friend it is important to consider the obligations and tax implications if you sell or inherit half of the property. Equally some married couples or […]
De Cotta Law supports campaign against Timeshare Cold Calling
TATOC, Europe’s largest consumer association for timeshare owners, is actively addressing the issue of ‘Cold Calling’. The association is endeavouring to communicate to the widest possible audience that Cold Callers are the biggest single problem affecting the industry. If you receive a call about your timeshare from a company or individual that you do not […]
Family Law Updates for UK Nationals
Recommendation on Pre nuptial contracts The Law Commission for England and Wales has recommended that pre nuptial contracts – an agreement on financial division of assets during the marriage and in the event of divorce – should become enforceable provided certain key conditions are met. A pre nuptial contract would become binding if the couple […]
Sandra Wrightson, De Cotta Law appointed an Ambassador for TATOC
Sandra Wrightson of De Cotta Law is just back from attended the annual TATOC Timeshare Conference 2014 in England (7th to 9th March), where she was appointed an Ambassador for TATOC. The association was originally established to assist owner’s committees and consumers and has become the first point of call for the OFT, the European […]
Open Day, COIN Office – FREE Legal Consultations Thursday 10th April from 11am – 4pm
Open Day, COIN Office – FREE Legal Consultations Thursday 10th April from 11am – 4pm FREE legal consultations on: PROPERTY LAW – buying or selling a property or business FAMILY LAW – divorce, child custody, access, mediation MORTGAGE INTEREST – bank over-charging, rate appeals BOOK YOUR FREE, PRIVATE CONSULTATION NOW Call us on: 951 315 161 […]