Family law in Roma for Italian-Argentine and Italian-Brazilian families
Separation, custody and international child abduction between Italy and South America
Family law for Italian-Argentine and Italian-Brazilian families in Roma
Families with ties to both Italy and Argentina or Brazil face particular challenges when separation or custody disputes arise.
The geographical distance between Roma and South America, combined with differences in legal systems and the involvement of children who may hold dual nationality, creates a complex jurisdictional landscape.
The 1980 Hague Convention on International Child Abduction, to which Italy, Argentina, and Brazil are all parties, provides a framework for the resolution of wrongful removal or retention of children, and its provisions must be carefully considered in any custody arrangement.
The firm assists Italian-Argentine and Italian-Brazilian families in navigating these complexities, managing proceedings before the courts of Roma, coordinating with South American counsel, and working to support the enforceability of custody and maintenance arrangements across both jurisdictions.
The firm's established familiarity with South American consular procedures and apostille requirements facilitates the efficient management of the documentary aspects of these cases.
How to proceed — preliminary consultation
The first recommended step is to schedule a thirty-minute preliminary consultation, available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, to discuss the specific family law situation and identify the available options.
The firm accommodates South American time zones and provides culturally sensitive guidance.
- The L'Aurora Law Firm is available for anyone seeking tailored virtual legal assistance and personalized solutions in Roma. We offer a wide selection of personalized legal services to effectively meet the needs of private individuals, companies and independent professionals.
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- We provide qualified virtual consultation and legal assistance in Roma and in the region of Lazio in various areas of law, including civil, commercial, corporate, labor and criminal law. Whether it involves a contractual dispute, complex family matters or business litigation, we are here to provide you with the necessary professional support to face every legal matter with serenity, confidence and complete awareness.
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I am Lawyer Liliana L'Aurora, registered with the Bar Association of Latina, with specific expertise in business distress law and over-indebtedness, in line with the Business Distress Code. Crisis Manager in over-indebtedness procedures and insolvency proceedings. I am registered with the Register of Crisis Managers and the OCC of Latina.
I gained professional experience at the De Felice Law Firm, with particular attention to bankruptcy proceedings and real estate sales. I provide consultation to businesses and private individuals in the following areas: commercial law, family law, civil liability.
Graduated in Law from La Sapienza University in Rome, I continue to develop my expertise through advanced training courses, including those for Crisis Managers and on the Business Distress Code.
I operate virtually throughout the national territory, using digital technologies to offer secure and remote legal consultations.
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Does the law firm handle legal matters related to Roma?
- The firm provides specialised legal counsel on matters involving Roma 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 Roma or neighbouring municipalities such as Santi Cosma e Damiano, Ciampino, Fonte Nuova, 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 Roma without residing there?
- The firm handles legal matters connected to the territory of Roma 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: Santi Cosma e Damiano, Ciampino, Fonte Nuova, Frascati, Grottaferrata, Monte Porzio Catone, Mentana, Castel Gandolfo, Marino, Formello.
- 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 Roma?
- 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 Roma 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 Santi Cosma e Damiano, Ciampino, Fonte Nuova, Frascati, Grottaferrata, Monte Porzio Catone, Mentana, Castel Gandolfo, Marino, Formello and surrounding municipalities may access these procedures with the support of the firm.
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INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS REQUIRING FAMILY LAW ASSISTANCE IN ROMA
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Child custody and parental responsibility across European borders — Roma
- Disputes involving parental responsibility where one parent resides in Roma and the other in Germany, Switzerland, or France are governed by the 1996 Hague Convention and, within the EU, by Regulation 2019/1111. The habitual residence of the child determines jurisdiction, but urgent provisional measures may be sought before the court of Roma regardless of the child's domicile. The firm provides counsel in international custody matters, with particular attention to the child's best interests principle and the rights of the non-resident parent.
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Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements with international elements — Roma
- International couples establishing residence in Roma or owning assets in Roma 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 Roma
- The enforcement of foreign child support or spousal maintenance orders in Roma requires the application of the 2007 Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support. Where the paying parent resides in the province of Roma 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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Separation and custody matters for Italian-Argentine and Italian-Brazilian families in Roma
- Families with ties to both Italy and Argentina or Brazil frequently face jurisdictional complexity when a separation occurs. Where one party resides in Roma 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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Recognition of a foreign divorce decree in Roma
- 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 Roma, 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 Roma, advising on the documentation required and the enforceability of foreign maintenance orders.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS IN ROMA
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Which court has jurisdiction over a divorce when one spouse lives in Roma 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 Roma?
- Foreign divorce decrees can be recognised in Italy through transcription at the civil registry of Roma, 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 Roma?
- 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 Roma 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 Roma can be enforced abroad under the 2007 Hague Convention or EU Regulation 4/2009.
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