Following the recent overhaul of divorce law in Cyprus, it has also been announced that as of 1 May 2023, notifications of the spiritual dissolution of religious marriages...

As international relationships and marriages become more ubiquitous, legal disputes concerning the applicable jurisdiction of prenups are brought to the fore. A recent article co-authored by Elias

The above article, authored by Associate, Ioanna Christodoulou, has been published in Philenews. The article deals with recent amendments in relation to Family Law Legislation. Specifically...

Cross-border parental responsibility disputes raise complex questions of jurisdiction, particularly where children have become settled in another country. The Cyprus Court of Appeal recently examined whether Cypriot courts had jurisdiction over four children who had relocated to Germany, where they were living, attending school, and integrating socially.

The article "How and when should you transfer property ownership to your children?" explores key legal and practical considerations involved in gifting immovable property during one's lifetime in Cyprus

In a notable development, a reasoned decision was delivered by the Family Court of Nicosia through which it was determined that the custody and care of minor children be shared jointly by both parents...

A recent article authored by Elias Neocleous & Co LLC Associate, Katerina Pillakouri, and published in the Phileleftheros, delves into the significance of Cyprus' 2015 Modern Surrogacy Law...

A prenuptial (premarital) agreement is conducted between two persons, who intend either to marry each other or to enter into a civil partnership and regulates the way...

Due to the increased amount of divorces being filed in Cyprus coupled with the problems of having long delays on the hearings of family cases, the Parliament will discuss the possibility to amend Article 111 of the Constitution...

Nowadays, married couples who wish to separate will often opt for a friendly and voluntary separation agreement to make decisions regarding their children and property...

In Cyprus, the majority of the cases that are related to family matters, such as divorce, property relations, custody of a child and maintenance are resolved by Family Courts.

In cases of cross-border parental responsibility, borders do not merely divide States but also lives. Where different legal systems and perceptions of the child’s best interests intersect, jurisdiction emerges as the modern “apple of discord.”

On 28th of July 2025, the Nicosia Family Court delivered a significant decision on child maintenance, concerning the financial obligations of divorced parents with minor children.

The question of finances always arises after the separation of a couple. While it may be dealt with through straightforward negotiation, the partners can sometimes end up involved in long and complex court proceedings.

Retention of the right of residence by family members in the event of death or departure of the Union citizen...

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The application for issuing a divorce is among the most common procedures which occur before the Cypriot Family Law Courts. The amendments which have been made to the relevant...

Those dealing with cross-border family law matters in Cyprus—whether they concern issues of jurisdiction, child abduction, or divorce, maintenance and parental responsibility applications with an international dimension—are quite understandably likely to feel anxious during a volatile and transitional period of their lives, in which they must navigate a complex legal framework that requires specialized knowledge of both international family law and national legislation.

The cessation of cohabitation may occur even if the spouses happen to still live under the same roof.

In today's increasingly globalised world, it is common for individuals to live, work and invest across multiple countries.