Manos protectoras cuidando de una familia compuesta por padre, madre y dos niños

Mandatory negotiation in family proceedings

This same year a Law has entered into force that, to say the least, is generating a lot of controversy. It is the Organic Law 1/2025, of January 2, on measures regarding the efficiency of the Public Justice Service, which came into force on April 3, 2025. This Law has introduced important changes in the judicial procedures, but more specifically in the area of Family Law. The objective of this law has been to reduce the workload of the…

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Pareja en proceso de extinción de pareja estable

The extinction of the stable couple

In previous blog posts, we explained the ways to form a domestic partnership. However, it may happen that we decide not to continue with the domestic partnership we have formed. In Catalonia there are some very specific causes to understand that a domestic partnership is extinguished. The procedure for the extinction must be done in the Registry of Domestic Partnerships of Catalonia. Do you know what are the causes? One of the most common causes is the…

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Pareja formalizando su relación como pareja de hecho ante un notario

Together by law: Ways to formalize your relationship as a domestic partner.

Many clients who come to our offices ask us how they can formalize their relationship with their partner. While it is true that we can also formalize the union with our partner through marriage, in this article we will deal with the constitution by way of domestic partnership. Where can we constitute it? We can do it in the notary's office, or directly in the Registry of Domestic Partnerships of Catalonia. How can we constitute it? Our Civil…

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Pareja de hecho haciendo trámites para legalizarse en España

Ways to formalize your relationship as a domestic partner

Many clients who come to our offices ask us how they can formalize their relationship with their partner. While it is true that we can also formalize the union with our partner through marriage, in this article we will deal with the constitution by way of domestic partnership. Where can we constitute it? We can do it in the notary's office, or directly in the Registry of Domestic Partnerships of Catalonia. How can we constitute it? Our Civil…

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Pareja decide compensación económica después del divorcio y separación

Workmen’s compensation as a consequence of the breakup of the company

Many couples, when separating or divorcing, are unaware that the fact of separating or divorcing may mean that one of the partners must pay a certain amount of money to the other to try to mitigate or compensate for the economic imbalance caused by the breakup. In the Civil Code of Catalonia we find the economic compensation for work (article 232-5 CCCat). This type of compensation is given in those cases in which it is accredited that one of the…

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Una pareja que se divorcia y hace un pacto de ruptura matrimonial

Do you know what are the covenants in anticipation of marital breakdown?

Covenants in anticipation of marital breakdown are agreements that couples can make to regulate how things would be in the event of a possible breakup. These covenants can affect both personal and financial aspects. Making them may seem cold and one or both partners may be reluctant to do so. Many couples start their life together with a lot of excitement, but few couples stop to think about what would happen if one day things don't work out the…

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Una pareja discute por su separación y su divorcio en Barcelona

Do you know the differences between marriage annulment, separation and divorce?

It is common to confuse the terms nullity, separation or divorce. Many clients think that they are the same, but in reality they are not. At the legal level, there are notable differences between one or the other. If we are dealing with a marriage nullity, we are referring to the fact that the marriage never existed, that it was not valid and, therefore, that it was not legal. The causes for which a marriage would be annulled…

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Padres en disputa de guardia y custodia y patria potestad

Do you know the difference between parental authority and guardianship and custody? Do you know when they can be withdrawn?

Before assessing whether or not it is possible to withdraw parental authority or custody, it is necessary to know what is meant by each of them. Many clients often confuse the concepts of parental authority and guardianship and custody. Here I explain the main differences: Guardianship and custody refers to those rights and duties that focus on the direct care of the child. For example, with whom of the two parents will live. In this sphere, minor decisions…

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Mascota junto a su dueña después de un divorcio

Custody of animals in case of separation or divorce

Can a pet be considered a “child” in a separation? The answer is yes. When a couple separates, they should discuss who will take care of the pet and how the other will contribute to the pet's expenses. Animals are sentient living beings, as determined in our regulations. What does this mean? In that we must consider them as a party in a separation or divorce process. Many clients ask me: Does it make a difference where I…

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Niño

Parental alignment Child abuse or emotional manipulation?

Parental alienation is known as the emotional manipulation that a parent exerts on the children so that they reject the other parent. It is commonly found in the processes of separations or conflictive divorces in which the parents are playing the custody of the children. This increased tension between the parties is unfortunately passed on to the children. Many know this figure as a "subtle" form of child abuse because it is considered by professionals as an "alteration of…

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