Modifying a court order on residence or maintenance
When the Court grants an order in family proceedings for separation, divorce or custody the financial, housing and visits will be considered at the time the order is made. As the children get older some of the circumstances may have changed and those originally agreed by the parties, or decided upon by the Judge, become […]
Insurance claims – Mortgage and Health claims
Insurance company products and services are very important particularly when you are not in your home country and might not understand all of the implications of the various policy options. A good broker can help you but sadly we have heard of a number of cases in recent years where companies are failing to honour […]
Holiday rentals in Andalucia
We are pleased to say that one year since this legislation came into effect many of our clients are now receiving registration numbers issued by the Junta de Andalucia for Holiday Rental properties. The registration document provides a VFT number (Viviendas con Fines Turísticos) and lists documents that must be available if there is an […]
Family Law Spain
Family law is a wide field and there are many solutions both in the courts and as private agreements. Advice taken early as a precaution can be very helpful. When a conflict can only be resolved in court it is important to have the support of a lawyer who manages your case and helps to […]
Personal Injury Claims in Spain
We frequently receive enquires at our offices regarding falls that our clients have suffered and the possibility of making a personal injury claim. Our answer is always the same: it depends where the fall has occurred. If the fall happened in a street or a public place, then the responsible party would be the corresponding […]
Do’s and don’ts when buying property in Spain
All of these things are important in ensuring you can enjoy your Spanish property and be able to sell or pass the property to your heirs in future. This list is not exhaustive, however, and each case is different particularly with rural properties. If you are buying or selling we offer a free first consultation […]
Bank Claims
It is now eight months since the government introduced legislation to deal with claims against banks for maintaining interest rates above Euribor by including floor clauses in mortgages. The aim of the system was to prevent a high number of consumer claims coming to the courts and leading to substantial delays in the court system. […]
News – Child abduction – Brexit – Joint custody
Hague Convention on Child Abduction. The list of countries who abide by the Hague Convention on Child Abduction has increased to include Japan, Albania, Kazakhstan, Morocco and the Russian Federation as well as a number of others. This is good news for the many international families where the children’s parents may live, work or have […]
Kinderontvoering en internationale families
Veel families zullen ook dit jaar in August vakantie vieren weg van huis. De terugkeer naar de school- en werkomgeving is altijd moeizaam maar voor families die apart leven of naar onderscheiden landen moeten terugkeren, kan het nog veel moeilijker zijn. Mogelijk hebben kinderen hun moeder of vader in Spanje bezocht en dienen ze nu […]
Executors or Albaceas in Spanish wills
In the 3 jurisdictions of the UK, England & Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland the role of an Executor – who often becomes a Trustee – is a personal obligation on the individual and a burdensome role. For this reason, most people either name their spouse or partner or a close family member. Where there […]
Inheritance tax 2017 Andalucia
Inheritance tax in Spain is charged differently in the regions of Spain if you are an EU resident. There have been some very beneficial inheritance tax changes this year in Andalucia. They apply when both deceased and the beneficiaries are resident in a European Union country*. Main home relief If certain criteria are met, […]
Plus valia –
Plus valia – aanspraken voor de teruggave van de gemeentelijke meerwaardebelasting op verkochte woningen Elkeen die vastgoed in Spanje heeft verkocht, kan de door hem of haar voldane meerwaardebelasting terugvorderen van de gemeente aan wie deze werd betaald, de zogenaamde plus-valia-belasting. De hoogste rechtbank in Spanje, het Grondwettelijk Hof, heeft immers een mijlpaalbeslissing genomen ter […]