Arbitration LawFamily Law Right to a widow’s pension even following annulment The annulment of a marriage may still allow a woman to receive a widow’s pension. This was held in Lorenza Vassallo vs Director Social Security,…Marthese HiliAugust 4, 2024
Criminal LawFamily Law Amendments to the Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence Act The Gender-Based Violence and Domestic Violence Act, officially known as Chapter 581 of the Laws of Malta, underwent significant revisions in 2024 through Acts XXII…Marthese HiliJuly 20, 2024
Family Law Best interest of minors should prevail The concept of best interest of a minor should prevail in situations of care, custody, access and maintenance. This was held in a judgment delivered…Marthese HiliNovember 17, 2023
Family Law Court removes parental authority from disinterested father The Court awarded the full parental authority to a mother after it was shown that the father was disinterested in his child. This took place…Marthese HiliDecember 1, 2017