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How To Acquire Chilean Nationality?

Bárbara Román Bárbara Román from  Cuevas Abogados  on 

This article summarizes the different options to acquire the Chilean Nationality and its main requirements.

Getting A Divorce In Taiwan

Cheng-Yu Ma Cheng-Yu Ma from  Brain Trust International Law Firm  on 

Divorce rates are steadily increasing in Taiwan, but the Taiwanese divorce-related rules are still complicated, particularly for foreigners. Unlike some Western countries, initiating divorce proceedings through Taiwanese courts still requires proving the other party's responsibility for the marriage breakdown.

Major Changes In How Parenting Orders Are Considered By The Court

Greg Oliver Greg Oliver from  KHQ Lawyers  on 

Over the decades, the legislative approach to children’s arrangements set out in the Family Law Act 1975 has been a heavily debated, vexed area of family law in the political and public domain. Family lawyers have always needed to be very careful when setting client expectations.

The Benefits Of The Chilean Passport

Bárbara Román Bárbara Román from  Cuevas Abogados  on 

Did you know that the Chilean passport is considered one of the most powerful passports in Latin America, according to the ranking carried out by the firm Henley & Partners, since it is ranked 16th worldwide and number 1 in Latin America.

UK Critical Skills

Jason Morris Jason Morris from  Snaid and Morris  on 

The UK is calling out for South Africans.  Now is the time to enquire.  Should you have any thoughts of perhaps venturing into the UK please do not hesitate to give us a call so we can advise you on the best way to relocate to the UK and/or invest.

Marriage Under South African Law

Paul Snaid Paul Snaid from  Snaid and Morris  on 

Three types of marriages are recognized under South African law. The solemnization and registration of these marriages are managed by the Department of Home Affairs.  They may be same sex marriages.

The Hereditary Succession in Europe: How to Determine the Governing Law

Maria de Rosis Maria de Rosis from  Interconsulting Studio Associato  on 

In this essay we will briefly focus on the issues to be faced when an EU citizen lives in a country other than the one of which he/she is a citizen and wants to dispose of his assets after his death. 

Returning Child Administrator Becomes Co-Tenant

Marc-Vincent Spanjersberg Marc-Vincent Spanjersberg from  Bos van der Burg Advocaten  on 

In 2012, the mother was 80 years old when her then 57-year-old son moves in with her. In 2017, the son is appointed as administrator and mentor of his mother with dementia. Six months later, he requests the housing association to designate him as a co-tenant.

Avoiding Coronavirus Discrimination Claims in Retail and Hospitality

Matthew P. Horvitz Matthew P. Horvitz from  Goulston & Storrs  on 
As the retail and hospitality industries reopen and expand operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, an important component of those plans is the potential issues affecting persons with disabilities.

The Holding Company as a Model to Organize the Family Business Assets in a Tax Efficient Way

Salvador Balcells i Iranzo Salvador Balcells i Iranzo from  Manubens Abogados  on 
In the context of family businesses, it is common to hear about the possible advantages or benefits of the creation of holding companies, companies whose main purpose is to hold shares in another companies.
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