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Mujer con una orden de protección por violencia de género

Protection order in gender violence proceedings: What is it and how to request it?

Within the framework of criminal proceedings for gender-based violence, the protection order is a legal instrument that protects victims of gender-based violence, allowing the adoption of criminal and civil precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of the victim, her children or family members. In our firm we are aware of the importance of acting quickly and sensitively in these situations. In this article we explain what the protection order consists of, how it is requested and what measures…
November 19, 2025 Domestic violence, Family, Family right, Gender violence
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Extension of childbirth leave

Regulations: Royal Decree-Law 9/2025 completes the transposition of Directive (EU) 2019/1158 on the reconciliation of family and professional life by introducing novelties, among others, in the Workers' Statute and the General Social Security Law. Modifications: Both regulations have been subject to successive reforms. According to the current wording of art. 48 of the ET, the suspension of the work contract for the birth and care of a child is nineteen weeks for each parent.…
November 7, 2025 Children, Civil law, Family, Family right, Underage
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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…
September 19, 2025 Children, Children, Custody and guardianship, Divorce, Family, Family right, Marriage, Parental rights, Underage
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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…
September 12, 2025 Domestic partner, Extinction of partner, Family right
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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…
September 5, 2025 Family right
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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…
July 4, 2025 Domestic partner, Family, Family right, Foreigner, Rights
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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…
June 27, 2025 Divorce, Family, Family right, Financial compensation, Marriage, Separation
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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…
June 20, 2025 Divorce, Family, Family right, Marriage, Separation
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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…
June 6, 2025 Divorce, Domestic partner, Family, Family right, Marriage annulment, Separation
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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…
May 28, 2025 Adoption, Children, Children, Custody and guardianship, Divorce, Family, Family right, Parental rights, Rights, Separation, Shared custody, Single-parent family, Underage
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