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...

In Cyprus, the succession of an individual's estate is predominantly governed by the Wills and Succession Law (Cap 195) and the Administration of Estates Law (Cap 189)...

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC is proud to announce the publication of the most recent update of the Cyprus chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guides – Private Client 2023.

We are proud for Eleni Drakou, Partner contributor to the latest issue of the Step Journal. The Step Journal provides news, reviews, opinion and technical analysis on trends and issues, industry debates

In this episode, we dive into the essentials of estate planning in Cyprus, exploring the key differences between Wills and Trusts.

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...

Elias Neocleous & Co LLC has an established record in providing high quality services to private clients and high net worth individuals. Ensuring that our Private Client Team is fully cognisant...

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...

A recent change to the Wills and Succession Law has important implications for many British people and nationals of other Commonwealth countries with immovable property in Cyprus.

This Regulation aims to harmonize the conflict of law rules on cross border successions and provides a single connecting factor that will determine the applicable law and jurisdiction.

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.