35 articles found for Lawsuits & Disputes

Navigating Divorce Proceedings in South Africa Key Takeaways Ending a marriage in South Africa involves navigating specific legal channels, from deciding on child care to dividing assets based on your...

The financial limit for filing a lawsuit in Ontario Small Claims Court is $35,000 CAD, excluding interest and court costs. Plaintiffs generally have exactly two years from the date the...

EU Regulation 650/2012 allows expats to choose the inheritance law of their home country over Cyprus law, but this must be explicitly stated in a will. Cyprus "forced heirship" rules...

New York law limits security deposits to a maximum of one month's rent, regardless of a tenant's citizenship or credit history. Landlords are prohibited from discriminating against tenants based on...

Expats should maintain separate Wills for different jurisdictions to avoid probate delays and ensure compliance with local laws. Singapore governs real estate (immovable property) by the law where it is...

Non-resident heirs have 12 months from the date of death (or the date a will is probated) to file an inheritance tax return in Greece. Greek law enforces "forced heirship,"...

Employers must demonstrate a genuine redundancy situation, such as a workplace closure or a reduced need for specific types of work, to avoid unfair dismissal claims. Meaningful consultation is mandatory...

Jurisdiction is determined by "habitual residence" or "domicile," meaning you do not need to be a British citizen to divorce in England or Wales. The UK court views all global...

You must submit unfair dismissal claims to the Fair Work Commission within 21 days of your termination date. Employees have a legal right to request flexible or remote work arrangements...

The UK uses a "no-fault" divorce system, meaning you no longer need to prove adultery, desertion, or unreasonable behavior to end a marriage. A minimum of 26 weeks is required...

For residential lease renewals after July 1, 2024, the 25% rent increase cap has expired; increases are now limited by the 12-month average of the Consumer Price Index (TÜFE). Landlords...

The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) applies only to property sold by developers or investors in the ordinary course of their business, not to private sales between individuals. Developers cannot use...

A foreign divorce is not automatically recognized in the Philippines; it requires a court process called a Petition for Judicial Recognition of Foreign Judgment. Article 26 of the Family Code...

Greek courts generally have jurisdiction if Greece is the "habitual residence" of both spouses, regardless of their nationality. Consensual divorce is the fastest route, finalized before a notary public in...

Commercial tenants in New York City have significantly fewer statutory protections than residential tenants, making the specific language of the lease the primary governing law. Filing for a "Yellowstone Injunction"...

Contractors in Thailand are legally liable for defects for one year after delivery, extending to five years for structural failures under the Civil and Commercial Code. Owners must provide a...

California mandates a minimum six-month waiting period from the date the respondent is served before a divorce can be finalized. Mediation is significantly more cost-effective, typically costing 50% to 70%...

Claims for accidents where the driver is identified must be lodged within three years of the incident. "Hit and run" claims involving unidentified drivers have a much shorter deadline of...

Strict Timelines: In the Philippines, you generally have 30 calendar days to file a formal "Answer" after receiving a summons; failing to do so can result in a default judgment...

- You generally have 30 calendar days from the date of service to file a formal response with the California Superior Court.  - Failing to respond leads to a "default...