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An agreement about where a child will live does not settle every question that follows a separation. One parent may want to change the child’s school. The other may disagree with proposed treatment or object to arrangements that affect their time with the child.

With effect from 1 October 2026, specific Family Court Proceedings Regulations, enacted by virtue of Regulation 216 of 2026, have come into effect, hence replacing the previous procedural regime. The aim of the new Regulations is to establish a more structured framework for family proceedings. The main novelties are, emphasis on early disclosure of financials and proposals, imposition of mediation timelines, structured representation of children, and multi-disciplinary support for the parties, minors and third parties involved in the process.

In Part 1 of this series, we examined the broader objectives underpinning the Family Court Proceedings Regulations, including the enhanced role of mediators, the introduction of Support Persons, and the strengthened safeguards aimed at protecting the best interests of children and supporting families throughout judicial proceedings.

Learn about child custody law in Italy and father's rights. Understand shared custody, co-parenting principles, relocation rules, and international legal help.

Business interests represent some of the most valuable yet vulnerable assets in estate planning. Partnership agreements, shareholder arrangements and corporate documents may override testamentary wishes, creating conflicts between surviving business owners and beneficiaries over ownership, control and valuation that can derail even the most carefully drafted wills.

When an executor or administrator fails to progress an estate, beneficiaries face uncertainty about their inheritance and limited information about what is causing the delay. This article examines the legal remedies available to heirs in Cyprus, from requesting accounts and court directions to seeking removal and replacement of an inactive personal representative.