Legal services in the field of Greek civil law are provided by the specialized law firm "G&K Sidoris and Partners", based in Igoumenitsa and active in the wider area of Ioannina, offering advice, legal representation and assistance in navigating complex civil law cases.
More specifically, the Civil Code of Greece is divided into five parts, each of which deals with specific aspects of civil law:
General principles: This part describes the fundamental principles and definitions that apply to all areas of civil law. It covers concepts such as legal personality, capacity, representation and legal transactions.
Tort law: This part regulates contractual and non-contractual obligations. It defines the elements of a valid contract, the rights and obligations of the parties involved and the consequences of non-performance or breach of contract. It also deals with liability in tort and compensation for damage caused by unlawful acts.
Indicatively, in tort law we undertake cases for:
- Residential and commercial leases
- Actions or orders for the performance of the lease
- Actions for tortious liability
In rem law: Property law governs the rights and obligations related to the ownership, possession and use of property. It includes provisions relating to immovable property, movable property, intellectual property and various types of property rights, such as servitudes and mortgages.
Indicatively, in property law we undertake cases for:
- Purchases of immovable property and control of titles
- Providing investment advice
- Assertive actions
- Applications for correction of land registry entries
- Distribution lawsuits
Family law: Family law deals with issues related to marriage, divorce, parental rights and obligations, adoption and child custody. It regulates the legal aspects of family relationships, ensuring that the rights and interests of spouses, parents and children are protected.
Indicatively, in family law we undertake cases for:
- Divorce actions
- Custody and maintenance actions and injunctions
- Actions for recognition or infringement of paternity
- Adoption applications
Inheritance law: This part of civil law regulates the transfer of assets and property after a person's death. It covers issues such as wills, intestate succession, the rights and obligations of heirs and the administration and distribution of the deceased's property.
Indicatively, in inheritance law we undertake cases for:
- Providing advice on testamentary matters
- Special questions of succession
- Actions for contesting wills
Greek civil law also incorporates the principles of European Union law and international treaties to which Greece is a party. It is interpreted and applied by the country's courts and legal practitioners.
Our specialized law firm provides all these legal services in the field of Greek civil law, offering advice, legal representation and assistance in navigating complex civil law cases in the prefecture of Epirus and Corfu. Contact us todayfor your case.