Family law expatriates Benevento

I am Lawyer Liliana L'Aurora, registered with the Bar Association of Latina. I practise business distress law and over-indebtedness, in compliance with the Business Distress Code. Crisis Manager in over-indebtedness procedures and insolvency proceedings. I am also registered with the Register of Crisis Managers and the OCC of Latina.

I have acquired experience working at the De Felice Law Firm, focusing on bankruptcy proceedings and real estate sales. I support companies and private individuals in the following areas: commercial law, debt recovery, family law, civil liability.

I obtained my Degree in Law from La Sapienza University in Rome. I continue to develop myself by participating in advanced training courses on business distress issues.

I operate virtually throughout the national territory, using digital tools to provide safe and remote legal consultations.

• Does the law firm handle legal matters related to Benevento?
  • The firm provides specialised legal counsel on matters involving Benevento and the surrounding territory — irrespective of the client's place of residence.
  • From property disputes to local regulations, employment law to family matters: should a case be connected to Benevento or neighbouring municipalities such as Casalduni, Campolattaro, San Lupo, the firm is available to assist.
  • Consultations are conducted remotely via video call or telephone, without the need to attend the office in person.
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• Can legal assistance be obtained for a matter involving Benevento without residing there?
  • The firm handles legal matters connected to the territory of Benevento and surrounding municipalities, regardless of where the client is based.
  • Cases involving local real estate, commercial activities, contracts, inheritance and disputes tied to the following areas are fully covered: Casalduni, Campolattaro, San Lupo, Fragneto Monforte, Ponte, Pontelandolfo, Fragneto l'Abate, Paupisi, San Lorenzo Maggiore, Pesco Sannita.
  • The firm is available to provide qualified legal assistance tailored to each specific situation.
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• Does the firm provide legal assistance for over-indebtedness and debt crisis procedures connected to Benevento?
  • The firm offers specialised legal assistance for over-indebtedness procedures under Italian Law No. 3/2012 and the Business Crisis Code (D.Lgs. 14/2019), assisting both private individuals and sole traders connected to the Benevento area.
  • Available procedures include the debt restructuring plan, the consumer arrangement, and the controlled liquidation of assets — instruments designed to provide a lawful and structured resolution to situations of financial distress.
  • Clients residing in or holding assets within Casalduni, Campolattaro, San Lupo, Fragneto Monforte, Ponte, Pontelandolfo, Fragneto l'Abate, Paupisi, San Lorenzo Maggiore, Pesco Sannita and surrounding municipalities may access these procedures with the support of the firm.
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INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS REQUIRING FAMILY LAW ASSISTANCE IN BENEVENTO

• International divorce proceedings involving a spouse in Benevento
  • Where one spouse resides abroad and the other in Benevento or the province of Benevento, the determination of jurisdiction and applicable law requires careful analysis under EU Regulation 2019/1111 (Brussels II ter) or, for non-EU nationals, private international law provisions. The firm assists in cross-border divorce proceedings, working to ensure that the client's patrimonial interests, custody arrangements, and maintenance obligations are appropriately addressed before the competent court of Benevento. Remote participation via videoconference is arranged where permitted by procedural rules.
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• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements with international elements — Benevento
  • International couples establishing residence in Benevento or owning assets in Benevento should consider the enforceability of prenuptial or postnuptial agreements under Italian law, which differs materially from common law jurisdictions. While Italian law does not recognise prenuptial agreements in the Anglo-American sense, the choice of matrimonial property regime — comunione or separazione dei beni — and specific patrimonial agreements under Article 162 of the Civil Code can achieve comparable protective effects. The firm advises international couples on structuring these arrangements in a manner recognised across relevant jurisdictions.
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• International child support enforcement in Benevento
  • The enforcement of foreign child support or spousal maintenance orders in Benevento requires the application of the 2007 Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support. Where the paying parent resides in the province of Benevento and the receiving parent abroad, or vice versa, the firm assists with the recognition and enforcement procedure, ensures compliance with Italian procedural requirements, and negotiates modifications where circumstances have materially changed since the original order was issued.
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• Recognition of a foreign divorce decree in Benevento
  • A divorce pronounced by a court in the United States or the United Kingdom requires formal recognition in Italy to produce legal effects on Italian soil. This is essential where the parties own property in Benevento, share children who hold Italian citizenship, or where one party requires an updated civil status for remarriage. The firm manages the recognition procedure before the Court of Appeal or, where applicable, through simplified transcription at the civil registry of Benevento, advising on the documentation required and the enforceability of foreign maintenance orders.
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• Separation and custody matters for Italian-Argentine and Italian-Brazilian families in Benevento
  • Families with ties to both Italy and Argentina or Brazil frequently face jurisdictional complexity when a separation occurs. Where one party resides in Benevento and the other in Buenos Aires or São Paulo, the firm assists in determining the competent forum, managing service of process across continents, and negotiating custody arrangements that comply with the 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction. The firm's familiarity with South American consular procedures and apostille requirements enables efficient coordination of the documentary aspects of the case.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS IN BENEVENTO

• Which court has jurisdiction over a divorce when one spouse lives in Benevento and the other abroad?
  • Jurisdiction is determined under EU Regulation 2019/1111 for EU-resident spouses or under Italian private international law provisions for non-EU spouses. Generally, the court of the habitual residence of the respondent has jurisdiction, but alternative grounds — including the last common residence — may apply. The firm advises on the most favourable forum for the client's specific circumstances.
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• Is a divorce obtained abroad recognised in Benevento?
  • Foreign divorce decrees can be recognised in Italy through transcription at the civil registry of Benevento, provided the decree meets certain requirements of Italian public policy. For EU decrees, recognition is largely automatic under the Brussels II ter Regulation. For non-EU decrees, a specific recognition procedure may be required before the Court of Appeal.
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• Can child custody arrangements be enforced across borders from Benevento?
  • Yes. The 1996 Hague Convention and EU Regulation 2019/1111 provide mechanisms for the recognition and enforcement of custody orders across borders. The firm assists in obtaining enforcement of foreign custody orders in Benevento or in securing recognition of Italian orders abroad.
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• What is the Italian approach to spousal maintenance for international couples?
  • Italian courts determine spousal maintenance based on the economic disparity between the spouses and the standard of living during the marriage. For international couples, the court considers both spouses' income and assets regardless of jurisdiction. Maintenance orders issued in Benevento can be enforced abroad under the 2007 Hague Convention or EU Regulation 4/2009.
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