Quick divorce in Italy Under a new law in Italy, a couple can now lodge a petition for divorce 6 months after the decree of separation if the separation was “consensual” (both parties were in agreement as to the terms of the separation agreement) or 12 months if the separation was “judicial” (the parties were not in agreement and a Judge was called...
Read MoreUPDATED – Registering with married name in Italy
British women who have changed their surnames following their wedding may have issues when dealing with Italian administrative bodies, such as banks, the “Comune” or the “Anagrafe”. An individual in England may change their name at will, without having to undergo any onerous documentary formalities. It is especially the case and tradition in...
Read MoreStepchild Adoption by Same-Sex couple in Italy
In a landmark decision on 29th August 2014, an Italian court recognised a woman’s right to adopt the biological child of her same-sex partner. The girl was born after the couple sought fertility treatment in Spain. The couple had then married abroad following the birth of the child, raising her together and sharing parental responsibilities at their home...
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