Do I need a lawyer when I sell my property in Spain
The simple answer to this question is Yes. Why? Firstly, the taxation on sales of property is case specific; whilst you may be given an estimate by the estate agents, each particular sale should be reviewed by a lawyer. Secondly, with the licencing of rural properties now an important issue, you don´t want to find […]
Child Custody – UK and Foreign Nationals in Spain – Family Law
The Spanish courts have always had jurisdiction to decide on matters affecting children who are habitually resident here. However for many years this did not necessarily mean that Spanish law would be applied to decisions about custody, visits and maintenance as the matters were often decided under the law of the child’s nationality. Since the […]
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 […]
Join us at the Nerja DFAS Lecture, 28 January on ‘The Greek of Toledo’ – El Greco, sponsored by De Cotta Law
This month's DFAS lecture, on January 28th, sponored by De Cotta Law, will be given by Helen Sijsling, on 'El Greco'. Considered a bundle of contradictory, opposing and confusing factors, he was from Crete, roman catholic but also familiar with the eastern greek orthodox church, influenced by the Venice and Rome where he was taught […]
Nye regler ved kjøp av eiendom for ikke-europeiske borgere
An article for our Norwegian clients – in Oct edition of Norske Magazine.
TAKING A CHILD OVERSEAS AFTER A DIVORCE
By Reyes Gomez, Lawyer with De Cotta Law in Nerja Following separation or divorce of residents in Spain, there is significant potential for conflict when one of the parents’ wishes to take the child to live with them overseas, for example back to the UK. This matter must be managed with great care in order […]
HJÆLP TIL BOLIGEJERE I RESTANCE
An article for our Danish clients – in this month's Solkysten Magazine
Family Law Legal Expert in Mijas-Costa / Calahonda – Sandra Wrightson, Barrister Overseas is on hand to help ex-pat families
Living the dream is what brings families to southern Spain; the more relaxed lifestyle, the favourable climate and the family-friendly culture. Yet for some, there are significant challenges to a stable family life. For example, work and economic factors can force one parent to work away from Spain; whilst schooling demands can take children back […]
Divorcing in the English courts, using a Spanish based law firm and an English barrister
We are often asked whether a couple can choose which country to divorce in and where they will have the greater economic advantage. With the new European regulations a “first come, first served” approach has been taken. A lot has been written in the news about wealthy individuals – forum shopping – that is looking […]
Legal Consultations in Nerja – Special Offer in July & August
Have your legal questions answered… • Do you know if you will be affected by new proposals on private holiday lets? • Do you know if you need an Energy Performance Certificate for your home? • Do you know if the new mortgage law can help you? New laws and regulations are coming into force […]
Open Day – De Cotta Law – Nerja Office – May 22 – FREE Legal Consultations
FREE Legal ConsultationsWednesday 22nd MayOpen DayFREE legal ‘healthcheck’.Bring deeds, wills or other documentsfor no obligation review11am – 4pmBOOK YOUR FREECONSULTATION NOW
De Cotta Law wins a case against the Andalusian Health Service for medical neglicence – De Cotta Law gana un caso contra el Servicio Andaluz de Salud por negligencia médica
In this case, the patient was receiving chemotherapy treatment after successful oncology surgery. The chemotherapy drug that was administered intravenously, caused serious injuries to the patient’s arm, which have left a chronic condition. The Court ruled that while it is true the damage caused by the drug entering the arm, outside the vein, could be […]