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Obstruction of communication between father and child. Improper exercise of parental authority by the mother, removal of parental authority & exclusive assignment of custody of minor child to the father

Poor exercise of parental responsibility - Economou & Economou law office the best family law lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Poor parental responsibility An important decision was recently issued by the Athens Court of First Instance regarding the exclusive award of custody of a minor child to his father. The court was called upon to decide between the opposing claims of the two parents, who claimed exclusive custody of their minor child. The case was of particular interest, as during the hearing the mother's misuse of parental authority was revealed. From the birth of the child until the hearing of the case, the mother had made systematic efforts to cut off all ties between the child and his father, using both legal...

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What happens when the inherited property of a foreign national is located in Greece?

Inherited property foreign in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best inheritance lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

When a foreign national passes away and bequeaths a property to their foreign heirs, and Inherited property of the foreign is located in Greece, we refer to the provisions of the Greek Civil Code, which includes regulations on private international law. According to Article 28 of the Civil Code, inheritance matters are governed by the law of the nationality that the deceased held at the time of death. This provision indicates that the substantive law of the deceased's nationality at the time of death governs both testamentary (by will) and intestate (without a will) succession, as well as compulsory succession....

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Greece is becoming a centre for millionaires.1,200 tycoons will move to the country in 2024, 64,700 are already here

Greece center of millionaires - Economou & Economou law office the best immigration lawyers in Athens Greece for high network individuals econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Wealthy relocating to Greece Around 1,100 foreign millionaires (people with liquid or investable wealth of more than $1 million) moved to Greece in 2023 and a further 1,200 are expected to do so in 2024. The "hot" spots are Attica, Mykonos and Crete. "Despite a difficult start to the decade following the Greek debt crisis, Greece has seen a strong recovery, with wealthy relocating to Greece making property prices and the number of millionaires in the country increasing significantly, especially in recent years".Greece already has 64,700 millionaires, 105 people with assets of more than $100 million and 8 billionaires - the country's millionaire...

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Exemption from Military service in Greece

Excemption from military service - Economou & Economou law office the best military lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Exemption from Military service in Greece and Postponement of Military Service for Distinguished Scientists Holding a PhD Engaged in Scientific Works or Research Legal Framework Article 19 of Law 3421/05 "Conscription of Greeks and other provisions" (Government Gazette 302 A) as currently in force.Decision by the Deputy Minister of National Defense F.429.1/5/150045/S.11/4-1-2006 "Regulation of certain conscription matters" (Government Gazette 34B). Prerequisites The applicant must be legally outside the armed forces. Must hold a doctoral degree. Must excel in scientific works or research. The postponement cannot exceed December 31st of the year in which the applicant turns 33 years old. For the calculation of age, the applicant's...

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Golden Visa Greece new regulation

Digital Nomad Visa Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best immigration lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

According to the new regulation for Golden Visa in Greece, the following conditions apply for the granting of a 5-year residence permit to third-country nationals (Golden Visa): Golden Visa Greece new regulation for the Region of Attica, the Regional Units of Thessaloniki, Mykonos and Santorini and on islands with a population of more than 3,100 inhabitants, the value of the real estate that the applicant must own is increased to 800,000 euros. In the other regions of the country the value of the real estate is set at EUR 400 000. In any case, the investment must be made in one...

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production of medical cannabis in Greece

medical cannabis in Greece production - Economou & Economou law office the Trading lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Medical cannabis production in Greece Production of medical cannabis in Greece for the sole purpose of producing finished medicinal cannabis products Law 4523/2018 (Government Gazette 41/07-03-2018) - Granting of permits for the establishment and operation of processing and production units for the manufacture of finished medicinal cannabis products (Cannabis Sativa L (THC) > 0.2%). 51483/700/F.15 (Government Gazette 1692/15-05-2018) - Terms and conditions for the cultivation and processing of medicinal cannabis. and related amendments: M.A. no. οικ. 118694/1485/F15 (Government Gazette 5129/15-11-2018) M.A. no. οικ. οικ. 103057/1342/F15 (FEK 4426/05-10-2018) Clarification Circular 18010/12-2-2019 M.A. No. D3(c)52588 (Government Gazette 2840/16-07-2018 - Terms and conditions for the production...

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Recognition and Enforcement of foreign court Judgments in Civil and Commercial law in Greece: 

Recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best civil lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

Recognition and Enforcement of foreign court Judgments in Civil and Commercial law in Greece. Greece may be subject to applicable international conventions or bilateral treaties, but the process for enforcing judgments rendered abroad under Greek domestic law is essentially the same. How does the general law in your jurisdiction handle the enforcement of foreign judgments? When a petition is filed by an interested party before the appropriate Single Member First Instance Court, a court judgment must be rendered in order for a foreign judgment to be declared enforceable. What are the formal requirements, for Court judgments enforcement Greece? Is it necessary, for...

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Digital Nomad Visa Greece

Digital Nomad Visa Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best immigration lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

How can I get in Greece the digital nomad visa? In 2021, Greece introduced a new digital nomad visa, which was exciting news for those who love this beautiful and friendly country! So now you have a unique opportunity especially for those who were looking for a way to move in Greece finally they found a path that includes the following documents: A completed application form A passport that will remain valid until at least three months after the visa ends 2 passport-sized photos Proof of employment (e.g. offer letter, employment contract) confirming you can work remotely A declaration letter confirming your intent to live and work...

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What do the car crash victims claim?

Car crush victim claim - Economou & Economou law office the best traffic accident lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

What do the car crash victims claim? Usually after a car accident, the claims from victims that arise for compensation for the victims stem from the cases we will mention below. By studying the circumstances of Your car accident on an individual case-by-case basis, the best traffic accidents lawyers in Greece of Economou & Economou law office in Athens, are able to responsibly guide You regarding the: Material Damages Of the damaged vehicle, which were caused by the road accident and usually consist of material damage to the vehicle, expenses incurred by the use of a taxi to transport the victim until the...

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Greece Offers Foreign Pensioners Tax Breaks

foreign pensioners in Greece - Economou & Economou law office the best Immigration Lawyers in Athens Greece econlaw@live.com (+30) 2103603824

foreign pensioners in Greece A law establishing a unique tax framework for foreign pensioners in Greece or retirees who move to Greece has been published in the Official Gazette. A flat seven percent tax rate will be applied to qualifying taxpayers' overseas income under the special tax plan, which is intended to entice foreign pensioners in Greece and retirees to apply for Greek residency. Individuals must not have been a tax resident in Greece for at least five of the six years prior to qualifying for the scheme in order to be eligible for the flat tax. A tax cooperation agreement for administrative...

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