Italian Divorce: new former wife’s cohabitation does not exclude alimony
The Italian Court of Cassation has stated (Sentence N. 32198/2021) that in the event former wife has started a domestic partnership with another man, she is still entitled to alimony as they serve a compensation purpose. According to the Italian Law, alimony in favour of the former spouse may cease only in the event the […]
Italian Separation and adultery: liability profiles
Along the years, Italian Law has carefully observed the adultery phenomenon and its consequences within familiar environment. According to the art. 143 Civil Code, the institution of marriage implies several duties and responsibilities such as spouses’ mutual fidelity obligation, moral and economic assistance, collaboration and cohabitation. In some cases, the adultery might be the […]
Italian medical malpractice liability: family members of the victim are entitled to compensation
Italian Court of Cassation has clarified that, in the event of liability for medical malpractice, compensation is also due to family members of the victim. In the present case, the Court had to assess compensation claim submitted by the spouse and sons of the victim, which suffered a debilitating clinical condition. First instance Court, once […]
Did you suffer physical or psychological damages in Italy? New disability compensations schemes
Biological damage occurs when a natural person suffers physical or mental harm. The Italian Constitution guarantees physical and mental integrity and, for this very reason, the natural person needs to be adequately compensated. Italian Minister of labour and social policies has approved new indemnity tables valid for the next three years. Those tables will provide […]