Cohabitation and Civil Unions: Protection of Partners
In recent years, the Italian legislator has introduced specific regulations to recognize and protect civil unions and de facto cohabitations. At the Bianucci Law Firm in Milan, we provide qualified assistance for managing all legal issues related to these forms of union, ensuring maximum protection of partners' rights.
Civil unions and cohabitations are instruments that allow unmarried couples to formalize their relationship, regulating both personal and financial aspects. However, it is essential to understand the differences between these two types of unions and their legal implications.
Civil unions and cohabitations represent an important step forward in protecting the rights of unmarried couples, but they require an in-depth understanding of the regulations to ensure effective protection.
Civil Unions
Civil unions, governed by Law No. 76/2016 (Cirinnà Law), are reserved for same-sex couples and provide legal protection similar to that of marriage. Among the main rights and duties of civil unions are:
- Co-habitation and mutual moral and material assistance;
- The possibility of choosing the property regime (community or separation of property);
- The right to inheritance and survivor's pension.
De Facto Cohabitations
De facto cohabitations, on the other hand, concern both heterosexual and homosexual couples who decide not to marry or enter into a civil union. The Cirinnà Law introduced specific rights and duties for cohabitants, including:
- The possibility of entering into a cohabitation contract to regulate financial aspects;
- The right to visit and assist the partner in case of illness or hospitalization;
- The possibility to succeed in the rental contract in case of the cohabitant's death.
How We Can Help You
The Bianucci Law Firm offers comprehensive consulting for all needs related to cohabitations and civil unions. In particular, we deal with:
- Drafting and creation of cohabitation contracts;
- Management of financial issues and inheritances between partners;
- Assistance in case of termination of the cohabitation or civil union.
Thanks to our experience, we guarantee our clients personalized legal assistance aimed at protecting their rights and resolving any disputes quickly and effectively.
Civil unions are reserved for same-sex couples and provide legal protection similar to marriage. De facto cohabitations, on the other hand, are open to couples of any gender and offer more limited protection but can be regulated through a cohabitation contract.
No, the cohabitation contract is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended to pre-regulate financial aspects and define the rights and duties of cohabitants.
In case of termination of the cohabitation, cohabitants can request the division of jointly acquired assets or resolve any financial issues through the cohabitation contract, if signed. In case of disagreement, it is possible to turn to the judge.
Yes, our firm offers advice for the drafting and reviewing of cohabitation contracts, ensuring that they are clear, fair, and compliant with current regulations.
Civil unions guarantee rights very similar to those of marriage, such as the right to inheritance, survivor's pension, and mutual assistance. However, there are some differences, for example regarding adoption.