Coercion, threats, or intimidation in civil or criminal law.

What you’re describing sounds like a threat or coercion, and the legality is very specific. Let’s break it down carefully. If you own the house jointly (as “joint tenants” or “tenants in common”), one party cannot unilaterally take the house or threaten to withhold your share without following legal processes (e.g., court orders or a formal sale). Threatening… Read More Coercion, threats, or intimidation in civil or criminal law.

Protection and Support for Women in Spain

Emergency Contacts Service Phone Notes Emergency Services 112 Police, ambulance, urgent help (all emergencies) National Gender Violence Helpline 016 Free, confidential, anonymous. No trace on phone bill. Available 24/7 Teléfono de la Esperanza 717 003 717 Emotional support and crisis counselling Legal Protections Specialized courts (Juzgados de Violencia sobre la Mujer) Protection orders (alejamiento) to… Read More Protection and Support for Women in Spain

Q & A – How does the law see estranged adult children when it comes to inheritence?

Inheritance laws vary by jurisdiction, but generally speaking, estranged adult children may still have a legal claim to their parent’s estate. However, the specific circumstances of the estrangement and the laws of the jurisdiction in which the parent lived will play a significant role in determining the extent of the child’s legal claim. In some… Read More Q & A – How does the law see estranged adult children when it comes to inheritence?