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Division in divorce in Finland
What does division of property in a divorce mean? Division of property is a process where the assets of the spouses are divided. The need for asset division can arise either from a divorce or the death of one of the spouses. The division of property can take place…
Who will inherit according to the laws of Finland
The order of succession dictates who inherits from a deceased person. The testator can alter the order of succession provided they have made a will. However, a child or grandchild always has the right to receive half of the inheritance they would have received if…
Who will inherit according to the laws of Finland
The order of inheritance dictates who inherits from a deceased person. The testator can alter the order of inheritance provided they have made a will. However, a child or grandchild always has the right to receive half of the inheritance they would have received if...
Get out of co-ownership
This concerns joint ownership, which occurs when two or more individuals jointly own, for instance, a property, flat, object, or animal. Joint owners may have disputes regarding who gets to use the item at any given time, how usage turns are divided, or who decides on any potential...
Division of the succession and dispute between the partners on the division of the succession
Once the estate inventory has been completed, the division of inheritance can proceed. Any of the estate beneficiaries have the right to demand that the division of inheritance be undertaken. The starting point is that the inheritance is divided in a manner agreed upon by the estate beneficiaries themselves.
Estate expenses
When a person dies, an estate is created. The estate consists of the heirs and the deceased's assets and debts. Expenses may arise for the estate even after death. Such expenses can include, for example, the deceased's possible hospital and electricity bills....
Unmarried partner's inheritance rights
A cohabiting partner does not have a statutory right to inherit. If there is no will made in favour of the cohabiting partner, their position is unprotected. Entitled to inherit are the deceased person's direct descendants, meaning the deceased person's...
Criminal matters and criminal procedure
A criminal trial is often an exciting and even frightening experience for those involved. In a criminal trial, you will be dealing with the police, the prosecutor, and the court, and often for the first time in your life. Assisting in criminal matters requires precision, experience, and…
Recognition of paternity, i.e. confirmation of parenthood
Paternity is not merely a biological fact, but is a legal relationship with a child. Acknowledging paternity grants a child, among other things, the right to maintenance, inheritance, and contact with the father. In this article, we will explain how paternity can be acknowledged, when it arises…
Can custody of a child be relinquished - and when can it be relinquished?
In Finnish law, parental responsibility is a defined right and obligation. It means that the parent is responsible for the child's well-being, upbringing, and representation. But can a parent relinquish parental responsibility – or can they lose it against their will? Here…