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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...
For foreign property owners, boundary overlaps, unrecorded deeds, or registry errors in Greece can quickly derail an investment. Resolving these disputes requires navigating a property system that is currently transitioning...
Last reviewed: October 2026. This guide is general information about Colombian law, not legal advice for your case. Two questions decide most of what happens next. Can a Colombian notary...
Under Greek law, an inheritance passes to the heirs automatically at death. To be recorded as owner of Greek real estate, though, you must register a qualifying document. A notarial...
A foreign divorce has no automatic effect on Philippine civil records. To be treated as free to remarry under Philippine law, the Filipino spouse generally needs a Philippine court to...
Consumer Protection Remedies for International Tourists in Greece Key Takeaways Tourists facing canceled services, substandard accommodations, or fraudulent vendors in Greece have specific legal avenues to recover their funds. Taking...
Irish courts decide disputes over Irish land. A foreign divorce decree or civil judgment cannot, on its own, change who owns the property on the Irish land register. Value decides...
China now offers more reliable tools to chase assets, including a powerful Asset Reporting Order that forces judgment debtors to disclose their property or face fines, detention, or even criminal...
You can sue in Nigeria if a product is unsafe, of poor quality, or does not match its description and this causes you loss, injury, or damage. The main legal...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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"...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...