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What is a Civil Enforcement Process?
Civil law

What is a Civil Enforcement Process?

A civil enforcement proceeding is a legal procedure used to enforce a judgment or judgment in a civil case. This process is initiated after a court has issued a...

7 August 2023
tutela del menor y curatela
Family Law

Tutela del menor y curatela

Guardianship and curatorship are, fundamentally, the two main institutions of legal protection and guardianship in the Spanish legal system with respect to...

3 August 2023
What is Venture Capital?
Commercial law

What is Venture Capital?

The venture capital is a form of financing companies in early-stage or growth companies involving venture capital investment in emerging companies and startups...

31 July 2023
¿Qué es el desistimiento de arras penitenciales?
Civil law

What is the withdrawal of penitential deposits?

The waiver of penitential earnest money refers to the waiver or cancellation of a contract that has been guaranteed by the payment of penitential earnest money...

25 July 2023
Money laundering, what is it?
Criminal Law

Money laundering, what is it?

Money laundering is the process by which the illicit origin of funds obtained through criminal activity is concealed so that they appear to be the result of...

12 July 2023
The degrees of consanguinity
Family Law

The degrees of consanguinity

Degrees of consanguinity are a measure used to determine the kinship between two people. They are based on the number of generations separating individuals and...

29 June 2023
How much does a divorce cost in Spain?
Family Law

How much does a divorce cost in Spain?

Although there are no official statistics, it is estimated that approximately 40-50% of marriages end in divorce. This figure rises even higher if we are...

23 June 2023
What is the third degree in prison?
Criminal Law

What is the third degree in prison?

The third degree of imprisonment, also known as open regime or semi-liberty regime, is a modality of serving a custodial sentence that is characterised by the...

20 June 2023
What is a corporate restructuring process?
Commercial law

What is a corporate restructuring process?

A corporate restructuring process is a strategy used to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of a company. In general, restructuring involves significant...

13 June 2023
What is a capital reduction?
Commercial law

What is a capital reduction?

A capital reduction is a financial operation that consists of reducing the nominal value of a company's share capital. This can be done for different reasons, e...

7 June 2023
Difference between robbery and theft in Spain
Criminal Law

Difference between robbery and theft in Spain

Theft and robbery are two concepts that often cause confusion among citizens. So much so that it is not uncommon to hear people confusing them. But what exactly...

31 May 2023
What is a General Meeting of Shareholders?
Commercial law

What is a General Meeting of Shareholders?

A General Meeting of Shareholders is a mandatory annual meeting held by a company to enable shareholders to discuss and vote on the most important matters...

22 May 2023
What is priority of payments?
Commercial law

What is priority of payments?

Priority of payments is a legal term used to describe the order in which the debts and obligations of a company or individual are paid. In other words, it is a...

17 May 2023
What is litisconsortium?
Civil law

What is litisconsortium?

Litisconsortium is a legal concept which refers to the situation in which several people join together in a lawsuit or trial, either as plaintiffs or defendants...

11 May 2023
What is the IRPH for mortgages?
Civil law

What is the IRPH for mortgages?

The IRPH (Índice de Referencia de Préstamos Hipotecarios) is a reference index used in Spain to fix the interest rate of mortgage loans. It was created with the...

24 April 2023
What to do if a family member is in detention?
Criminal Law

What to do if a family member is in detention?

If a family member has been detained, it is important to act quickly and effectively to ensure that they receive a fair trial and their rights are protected...

18 April 2023
Difference between heir and legatee
Family Law

Difference between heir and legatee

Inheritance is a legal process by which a person receives property, rights and obligations from another person after his or her death. Inheritance is governed...

13 April 2023
What is insolvency proceedings?
Commercial law

What is insolvency proceedings?

In an insolvency proceeding, a culpable insolvency occurs when a person or entity that has filed for insolvency protection is accused of having acted recklessly...

28 March 2023
What is a sports representation contract?
Commercial law

What is a sports representation contract?

A sports representation contract is an agreement between an athlete and a sports agent that sets out the terms and conditions under which the agent acts on...

8 March 2023
How does civil law differ from criminal law?
Criminal Law

How does civil law differ from criminal law?

Although criminal law and civil law are different, the two sometimes overlap because the same behaviour gives rise to both civil and criminal liability. On the...

28 February 2023
How to dismiss a worker
Labour Law

How to dismiss a worker

It is probably the most thankless moment in anyone's career. It doesn't matter whether we are talking from the employee's or the employer's point of view...

24 February 2023
How to become an account auditor in Madrid?
Commercial law

How to become an account auditor in Madrid?

Accounting auditors are professionals in charge of verifying and adjudicating that the accounting books of a company or institution are reliable and authentic...

6 February 2023
What is contractual liability?
Civil law

What is contractual liability?

Contractual liability, or also known as contractual civil liability, is a set of legal obligations arising from the conclusion of a contract. All parties are...

2 February 2023
When is an appeal ordinary and extraordinary?
Civil law

When is an appeal ordinary and extraordinary?

Ordinary appeals are those that can be lodged for any reason or on any basis, i.e. modification, exception, appeal or complaint. Extraordinary appeals, on the...

25 January 2023
What does a civil lawyer do?
Civil law

What does a civil lawyer do?

Lawyers specialising in civil law deal with the personal, family and professional relations and obligations of citizens at the legal level. They are mainly...

18 January 2023
¿Qué son los contratos civiles?
Civil law

What are civil contracts

Civil contracts are an agreement between two or more voluntary parties that creates or transfers rights or obligations. In other words, civil contracts are used...

12 January 2023
¿Qué impuestos pagan los no residentes en España?
General

What taxes do non-residents pay in Spain?

Non-residents in Spain who own any urban property in Spain will be subject to non-resident income tax and local tax, known as Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles...

3 January 2023
Liquidation of commercial companies
Labour Law

Liquidation of commercial companies

The liquidation of a company is a compulsory process following the dissolution of any company. The purpose is none other than to distribute the company's assets...

2 January 2023
¿Cómo se desarrolla un juicio laboral?
Labour Law

How is a labour trial conducted?

Labour lawsuits are usually oral in nature, so it is clear that the judge requires the lawyer's conduct to be concrete. When an employee decides to file a...

19 December 2022
Self-defence in the Criminal Code
Criminal Law

Self-defence in the Criminal Code

Self-defence is a concept with which we are all familiar. After all, it appears in countless Hollywood films. However, it is common to make mistakes regarding...

15 December 2022
Crime of concealment. Crime of concealment
Criminal Law

Crime of concealment. Crime of concealment

Many people confuse the crime of receiving with the crime of concealment, and vice versa. This is especially curious when it occurs in television programs...

30 November 2022
What are cosmetic damages in insurance?
Civil law

What are cosmetic damages in insurance?

Getting the most out of our home insurance will depend on how well we understand the coverages and guarantees we have contracted. Many policyholders are unaware...

29 November 2022
How to apply for an Exequatur in Spain?
Family Law

How to apply for an Exequatur in Spain?

An exequatur is the official and legally binding recognition of a foreign judgment. Any interested person can apply for this certificate. But for this, there...

24 November 2022
Liability of partners in a limited partnership
Commercial law

Liability of partners in a limited partnership

There are many doubts about the liability of the partners in a limited partnership. Despite the fact that anyone can establish one quickly and easily, it is...

24 November 2022
How do I get custody of a grandchild?
Family Law

How do I get custody of a grandchild?

If the grandparents want guardianship of their grandchildren and both parents withdraw their parental rights, they should file an injunction in court and hire a...

8 November 2022
Paid leave, what it is and how to request it
Labour Law

Paid leave, what it is and how to request it

Paid leave in the Workers' Statute is regulated in Article 37. However, as is always the case, this legal text shows the minimum applicable, but collective...

7 November 2022
How to save taxes when inheriting?
Family Law

How to save taxes when inheriting?

Inheritances are subject to inheritance tax. Many people do not realize that whether they receive money or goods, inheriting an estate means paying high taxes...

2 November 2022
Is a divorced person entitled to a pension?
Family Law

Is a divorced person entitled to a pension?

A widow's or widower's pension is a financial payment from the social security system to cover the financial needs of one of the partners when the other partner...

19 September 2022
Is the bogus self-employed a fraud?
Labour Law

Is the bogus self-employed a fraud?

False self-employed workers are currently the target of labour inspections. It is a figure that is included in the Special Regime for Self-Employed Workers...

13 September 2022
Why are there more divorces after the holidays?
Family Law

Why are there more divorces after the holidays?

Every year the number of couples who decide to end their marriage after the holidays is increasing. In Spain, for example, statistics show that divorces occur...

29 August 2022
Is verbal dismissal valid?
Labour Law

Is verbal dismissal valid?

All dismissals must be notified to workers in writing through a so-called letter of dismissal, in which the reason for dismissal is clearly indicated, whether...

3 August 2022
Workers' compensation
Labour Law

Workers' compensation

According to article 115.1 of the General Law on Social Security, an accident at work is any bodily injury suffered by a worker as a direct consequence of his...

13 July 2022
Compensation for road traffic accidents
Civil law

Compensation for road traffic accidents

A road traffic accident compensation is a financial and personal compensation received by the injured party in a road traffic collision. Its purpose is to...

7 July 2022
Can we adopt our partner's child?
Family Law

Can we adopt our partner's child?

If your partner's child does not have a parent, you could adopt him or her. You would then become the child's legal guardian together with your partner. A...

1 July 2022
What is the conciliation procedure?
Labour Law

What is the conciliation procedure?

La mediación laboral es un procedimiento administrativo previo a la presentación de un caso. La acción es obligatoria y forma parte de lo que pueden hacer los...

16 June 2022
I have been swindled, what do I do?
Criminal Law

I have been swindled, what do I do?

If you have been cheated, it is important to know what to do. The first thing to do is to report it to the bank, the police or the consumer advice bureaux.

9 June 2022
What it takes to file for divorce
Family Law

What it takes to file for divorce

Divorce in Spain is perfectly regulated and offers several alternatives depending on the situation of the couple that has just broken up. In this sense, the...

19 May 2022
What to do if you disagree with a dismissal?
Labour Law

What to do if you disagree with a dismissal?

Unfortunately, dismissals are the order of the day and can occur at any time in our working life and many times we do not know what to do when we do not agree...

29 April 2022
Recognition and claiming of seniority
Labour Law

Seniority, recognition and claims

One of the most important employee rights is the recognition of seniority. This is mainly due to the fact that it can lead to an increase in the payroll in the...

25 April 2022
What is a matrimonial lawyer?
Family Law

What is a matrimonial lawyer?

A matrimonial lawyer is the person who represents and advises his clients in divorce proceedings. At such a complicated time as a break-up, only an expert will...

22 April 2022
How to get divorced before a notary
Family Law

How to get divorced before a notary

Notarial divorce is what is popularly known as ' express divorce'. This is mainly due to the fact that it considerably speeds up the process, so that it can be...

8 April 2022
Settlement of community property
Family Law

Settlement of community property

In a divorce with community property, it is essential to carry out the liquidation of the partnership. From this process, the distribution of said assets...

31 March 2022
Dissolution of domestic partnership
Family Law

Dissolution of domestic partnership

The number of people who decide to register in the Register of Domestic Partnerships is growing steadily. In fact, it is a very interesting option for all those...

24 March 2022
What does an employment lawyer do?
Labour Law

What does an employment lawyer do?

There are many doubts that arise as to the functions of a lawyer specialising in different areas of law. In particular the abogados laboralistas are essential...

18 March 2022
What to do in the event of redundancy?
Labour Law

What to do in the event of redundancy?

If you have just received the news that you have been made redundant, the first thing to do is to stay calm and seek the assistance of an employment lawyer.

4 March 2022
What is a criminal lawyer?
Criminal Law

What is a criminal lawyer?

A criminal lawyer is a lawyer specialised in criminal law, who is an expert in dealing with complex cases and defending justice before the Courts of First...

25 February 2022
What type of lawyer should I use for a divorce?
Family Law

What type of lawyer should I use for a divorce?

If you are thinking of getting divorced, but you are not sure what type of lawyer to turn to for advice, in the following post, you can find out in depth which...

11 February 2022
What is civil marriage annulment?
Family Law

What is civil marriage annulment?

We are all used to hearing about the nullity of a church marriage. This is because, in that sense, it entitles the person to be able to remarry in church...

28 January 2022
intellectual property offences
Internet

What are intellectual property offences?

Intellectual property Intellectual property offences generate an infinite number of queries in law firms. This is mainly due to the fact that it is a concept...

27 January 2022
Repeat drink-driving offences
Criminal Law

Repeat drink-driving offences

Many people think it's OK to have a couple of drinks and then drive home. However, it is a real danger for many reasons. In fact, there are times when the best...

26 January 2022
inheritance-home-between-brothers
Family Law

The inheritance of a house between brothers

The inheritance of a house between siblings is often particularly problematic when there are no other assets. The reason for this is that, very often, one of...

25 January 2022

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