Family and Matrimonial

A will is often considered the final word on how someone's estate should be distributed — but that isn't always the case. In reality, many families discover that a will, even one carefully prepared, can create unforeseen consequences after death.

In a recent case handled by our firm, Phoebus, Christos Clerides & Associates LLC, we successfully defended a claim involving an alleged personal loan between two individuals who shared a close familial bond.

In this episode of Law Booth, Maria Camilleri, Senior Associate within the Firm's Local Litigation Department, is once again joined by Tania Farrugia, a Senior Clinical Psychologist, for Part 2 of their discussion...

Italy's Constitutional Court has now officially opened the door to international adoption for single individuals.

Most Cypriot divorces today are granted because the relationship has "broken down so strongly that carrying on is unbearable."

A divorce decree may end the marriage, but it does not always end the duty to support. Cyprus tackles the question of alimony for ex spouses in Law 232/1991 on marital property relations.

A will is often considered the final word on how someone's estate should be distributed — but that isn't always the case. In reality, many families discover that a will, even one carefully prepared, can create unforeseen consequences after death.

A family heirloom carries both sentimental and monetary value, often reflecting a family's history and heritage.

This article examines a recent District Court decision in which the Court was called upon to determine whether assets transferred via trust declarations during the lifetime of the deceased should be excluded...