• Posted on: September 15, 2026

Property Relations upon Divorce … Upon divorce, the property relations between the spouses depend primarily on which property regime applies to the marriage: the statutory community regime, the statutory separation regime, or a contractual regime (prenuptial/marriage contract) – Article 18, paragraph 1 of the Family Code (FC). The regime may also be changed during the marriage – Article 18, paragraph 4 of the FC. Marriage contracts and the applicable statutory regime are entered in a central electronic register kept by the Registry Agency – Article 19, paragraph 1 of the FC. 1. If the statutory community regime applies between the spouses … This is…

• Posted on: August 17, 2026

WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES IN A DIVORCE? In a divorce, at least these 8 issues must be clarified in advance: • Whether it will be by mutual consent or contested (by court claim). • Whether a ruling on fault will be requested. • Where the children will live. • Who and how will exercise parental rights (custody). • What the visitation schedule (personal relations) will be. • What the amount of child support will be. • Who will use the family home. • What will happen to the surname and potentially to the property relations. In a divorce, the most important issues are usually not only whether the marriage will be dissolved, but also what the legal…

• Posted on: May 20, 2026

Changing Your Name in Bulgaria – Is It Possible, and How Can You Do It Successfully? A name is a key identifier for every person, and changing it is a procedure that affects numerous aspects of legal and social life. In Bulgaria, every citizen’s name consists of three parts: first name, patronymic, and surname, which are recorded on the birth certificate. The law provides for several main scenarios in which a change is possible—through judicial proceedings in the presence of compelling circumstances, through administrative procedures under certain conditions, as well as upon the occurrence of specific life events such as marriage, divorce, adoption…

• Posted on: March 31, 2026

Joint Parenthood in Light of Amendments to the Family Code: What Changes and What It Means for You /Shared Parenthood/ … As of December 30, 2025, important amendments to the Family Code have entered into force, changing the way parental rights are regulated after divorce or separation of parents who are not married to each other. The goal is clear: the child should not become a “winner” or a “loser,” but should live within a framework that recognizes the involvement of both parents in the child’s life. From Principle to Legal Tool … According to Articles 122 and 123 of the Family Code, both parents are equal holders of parental rights and obligations…

• Posted on: January 15, 2026

What to do when enforcemrnt preceedings are initiated against You? When you receive a notice for voluntary compliance (ПДИ), a summons for compulsory enforcement, or any other communication from a private enforcement officer or state enforcement officer, the most important thing is not to delay. Enforcement proceedings develop quickly and often involve strict deadlines, the omission of which may result in the loss of key defense opportunities. Even if you believe that "nothing can be done," in many cases there are procedural measures that can limit damages or halt the actions of the enforcement officers. 1) Do not act blindly … Do not rush to sign…