Family Law
Arrangement of future property relationships prior to entering into marriage; relationships between spouses; divorce; parental responsibility; upbringing and maintenance of minors; determination of paternity; adoption; settlement of community property of spouses by agreement.
Prenuptial agreement
A marriage agreement, also known as a prenuptial agreement, antenuptial agreement, or premarital agreement, is a contract entered into by a couple before marriage or a civil union. It governs how their property and assets will be divided if the marriage ends in divorce or death.
Marriage agreements can be complex and should be drafted by an attorney.
Parental responsibility
Parental responsibility law is the body of law that governs the rights and responsibilities of parents towards their children. It covers a wide range of topics
Divorce
Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. It is a complex process that can be emotionally and financially draining.
Adoption
Adoption is the legal process by which a person or couple becomes the parent(s) of a child who was not born to them. It is a permanent and binding relationship, and the adopted child has the same legal rights and responsibilities as a biological child.
Determination of paternity
Determination of paternity law is the body of law that governs the process of identifying the biological father of a child. It is a complex and ever-evolving field, as it is influenced by a variety of factors, such as social norms, scientific advancements, and public policy
Inheritance issues
A testament, also known as a will, is a legal document that expresses a person’s wishes for the distribution of their property after their death. It can also be used to appoint guardians for minor children and executors to administer the estate
Inheritance issues are legal disputes that arise over the distribution of a deceased person’s assets.
The settlement of community property
The settlement of community property of spouses by agreement is a process whereby the spouses mutually agree on how to divide their community property upon divorce or separation. This is the preferred method of settling community property disputes, as it is less expensive and time-consuming than litigation, and it allows the spouses to maintain control over the outcome of their own case.
Law of inheritance
The law that determines how and to whom the property of the deceased is transferred is called the Inheritance Code.
According to the principal of the Inheritance Code, the property of the deceased is inherited such that if there is no previous group of heirs, then the person or persons in the next-in-line group of heirs stand to inherit the estate.
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Last will and testament
In the distribution of an estate, a testamentary provision has the legal power to displace all legal beneficiaries of an estate except the direct heirs to that estate. A last will and testament can be used to ensure, for instance, that the property of the deceased goes in full to a sister of the deceased, rather than to the deceased’s surviving common-law spouse or to the latter’s children; in this example, if no last will and testament had been left then the sister would have inherited no part of the estate.
Estate inventory
An inventory of the deceased person’s property is presented and a written deed is prepared at a meeting arranged for the purpose. The deed is a complete list of the decedent’s assets and debts left behind. In addition, the deed of estate inventory also contains information about all the inheritors.
Employment Law
Drafting of contracts of employment and agreements in relation to work carried out outside of an employment relationship; drafting of employers’ internal regulations; alteration of an employment relationship; transfer of an employee; legal conduct relating to dismissal; collective redundancy; wages and salaries; inability to carry out work; liability; health and safety at work.
Employment Contract
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This includes the law of contracts, which governs the formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts between businesses and individuals.
Terminations of employment
Terms of employment and amending terms of employment
Working time and annual holiday issues
Non-disclosure, non-solicitation and non-competition issues
Collective agreement issues
Family leave, social security and pensions
Migration Law
Migration law is the body of law that governs the movement of people across international borders. It includes laws that regulate entry, exit, and residency, as well as the rights and obligations of migrants.
Migration law is a complex and ever-evolving field, as it is influenced by a variety of factors, such as globalization, economic development, and humanitarian crises.
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Residence permit
A residence permit, or permanent residency, is a status that allows a foreigner to live and work permanently in a country. It is different from a temporary residence permit, which is valid for a specific period of time and may have restrictions on work and other activities.
Cancellation and expiry of Residence Permits
If you no longer meet the requirements or move away from Finland, your right of residence or residence card may be canceled by the Finnish Immigration Service. Your right of residence or residence card expires if you’re deported from Finland or become a Finnish citizen.
Appeal
An appeal for a migration decision is a request to have a decision made by an immigration authority reviewed by a higher authority. It is typically used when a person believes that the decision was made unfairly or incorrectly.
Migration Law
Migration law is the body of law that governs the movement of people across international borders. It includes laws that regulate entry, exit, and residency, as well as the rights and obligations of migrants.
Migration law is a complex and ever-evolving field, as it is influenced by a variety of factors, such as globalization, economic development, and humanitarian crises.
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Formation and structure
This includes the different types of businesses that can be formed, such as corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, as well as the legal requirements for forming and maintaining these businesses.
Contracts
This includes the law of contracts, which governs the formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts between businesses and individuals.
Intellectual property law
This includes the law of trademarks, copyrights, and patents, which protects the intellectual property rights of businesses and individuals.