The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry for Social Policy and Children's rights launched a Public Consultation on reforms to Maltese Family Courts.1 This consultation includes nine recommendations aimed.

Parenthood involves acquiring both rights and responsibilities in relation to one's children. Parents are obligated to care for, support, teach and educate their children...

Alexandra Gaglione, Trainee Associate, delves into the debts chargeable to the Community of Acquests following the celebration of marriage, providing a thorough analysis of the three matrimonial...

Exploring Maltese separation proceedings. Associate Maria Camilleri delves into the intricacies of separation agreements in the second instalment of her informative series.

De facto partnerships, also known as common-law relationships, have been gaining legal recognition around the world, as has been the case in Malta for a few years.

Within fifteen days from the birth of a child, the parents are duty-bound to notify the Public Registry of the said birth, for the purposes of drawing up the Act of Birth.

Third-country nationals seeking to bring family members to Malta face two distinct immigration pathways, each with different eligibility criteria, employment rights, and legal frameworks. Understanding the differences between the formal legal route under Subsidiary Legislation 217.06 and the more flexible Family Members Policy can significantly impact the success and timeline of family reunification applications.

Act XVIII of 2004 ("Act"), which came into effect on 1st March 2005, amended certain provisions of the Civil Code governing succession. In this article

Matrimonial planning is undoubtedly an exciting and joyful time for couples and therefore thinking about a prenuptial agreement might not come to mind.

On the 20th of November, the new Malta Citizenship by Direct Investment regulations were published by the Maltese Government.

Malta's 2026 reforms replace the traditional guardianship framework with a modern system of personal autonomy safeguards and support persons. How does this legislative transformation balance the protection of vulnerable adults with respect for individual autonomy, and what mechanisms ensure that support arrangements remain proportionate to each person's circumstances?

Malta has introduced a comprehensive statutory framework specifically designed to protect adults who cannot safeguard themselves from harm, abuse, neglect or exploitation due to disability or the effects of ageing. The Protection of Adults in Situations of Vulnerability Act establishes dedicated institutions, investigative powers and protective measures while seeking to balance appropriate protection with respect for individual dignity and autonomy.

The results of this year’s PwC Family Business Survey prove that there is a great deal the wider corporate sector could learn from the family firm, just as there is far more that governments could do to support them.