Nowadays gender violence is still a big problem in our society. In 2015, the number of cases of femicide in Spain increased to 62 victims and in July 2016 statistics collected by the Government through the VIOGEN-System reached the total of 434,546 cases of victims assisted. In...
Banks are facing a new legal front: the failed housing promotions. A 1968 Law made the banks responsible of the amounts to account provided. The Law 57/68 is clear: the promoters are required to be supported by banks and the banks are responsible for the...
The forest fire of Javea and Benitatxell, which caused the evacuation of more than 1,400 people and burned houses in 812 hectares has not caused extensive damage inside the homes of any of these two municipalities, however it has affected to a greater or lesser...
Given that 85% of accidents are collisions between two vehicles, it is important to know how to reflect what happened in a document. But what should you do if you are involved in a traffic accident, either as a driver, occupant, pedestrian, victim, etc.? AT THE...
Non-violent robberies and thefts are increasingly common, especially in the holiday season, due to the economic crisis. However, they can occur in a variety of circumstances. In the following we will explain how to act and where to turn if a robbery or theft occurs...
Who has to make a spanish tax declaration? With very few exceptions, everyone resident in Spain (more than 183 days) for tax purposes and with any income or capital gains anywhere in the world has to file a tax return. Non-resident property owners are also obliged...
There is a word that has been constantly repeated these days in all the newscasts. It is the word: OFFSHORE. In the following article we´ll try to clarify some doubts, lies and truths about them: “Offshore” means away from the coast, but in legal terms it refers...
Few years ago a new tax was introduced that has proved very unpopular and confusing. However, the fact remains it is current legislation and therefore does need to be complied with by all residents owning assets abroad over 50.000 euros. This obligation must be fulfilled...
The Supreme Court dismissed appeals by Bankia against two judgments decreed the invalidity of contracts for the obtain of shares issued by the firm, due to the fact there was error consent to be discrepancy between the figures of the prospectus for the IPO, which...
To decide to disinherit a child must be one of the most difficult decisions to make, even if it is justified. In fact, everybody is free to decide how to distribute his/her goods when writing a will, although there is a part (between 33% and...
