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 Do you know when they can be withdrawn?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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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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Padres modifican pensión de alimentos mediante un juez

MODIFICATION OF ALIMONY: WHEN AND HOW TO REQUEST IT LEGALLY

In family, divorce or separation proceedings, one of the most important issues affecting the welfare of the child is the alimony. Once it is fixed in a Judgment or in a Decree, it can be subject to modification depending on the circumstances and needs of the child. The Civil Code of Catalonia regulates the procedures and requirements so that we can make these modifications. In this article I explain when it is possible to modify the alimony, what are…

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Padre, madre e hijo hablando sobre la custodia compartida

JOINT CUSTODY: MYTHS, REALITIES AND TIPS FOR REACHING AN AGREEMENT

One of the most important issues we deal with in a divorce proceeding is child custody. Lawyers and Judges prioritize the welfare or best interests of the child at all times. However, there are many myths about shared custody. In this article I will explain what joint custody is, what myths surround it and what strategies I give you to negotiate a fair and peaceful custody. Shared custody is a modality in which time is divided between…

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