The confirmatory deposit in a property purchase under Italian Law
The confirmatory deposit (Article 1385 of the Civil Code) is the sum of money that one party delivers to the other, at the time of the contract of sale, and it works as a “deposit” to guarantee the fulfilment of contractual obligations. Refund of the confirmatory deposit If the party who paid the deposit becomes […]
Can the former wife live in the family house with her new partner?
The assignment of the marital home to the spouse with whom the children live, in the aftermath of the separation or divorce judgment, is always crucial and core of numerous controversies. A major issue is to the possibility of hosting, within the property, third parties and, in particular, a possible new partner. When the family […]
Child Custody in Italy: the minor may be placed with the father
When it comes to separation it is almost natural to think of the mother as the one best suited to take care of the growth of minor children and the management of their daily activities, from school commitments to afternoon activities. Not all times, however, the mother-child relationship remains serene as it should, indeed, many […]
How much are taxes for a property purchase in Italy?
Sometimes the seller is not subject to tax when selling his property. This happens when the operation does not generate a capital gain, meaning that the value he gets for the sale of the property is not higher than what he had paid when buying it. In other words, when the seller doesn’t make a […]
The tacit acceptance of the inheritance under Italian Law
According to Italian Law the inheritance must be expressly accepted. However, tacit acceptance of inheritance can be inferred from acts and behaviours of the person called to be an heir, which is not only, for example, the submission of the declaration of succession with the Inland Revenue (Agenzia Delle Entrate) which a consistent recent case law […]