6 articles found for Lawsuits & Disputes in Greece

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...

Forced heirship rules: The Greek Civil Code guarantees a mandatory minimum share of an estate to close relatives, but expats can override this by explicitly choosing their national law in...

Protect your residency first: A developer dispute does not automatically cancel your Golden Visa. You must notify the Ministry of Migration and document the contract breach to keep your application...

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...

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,"...

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...