Marriage by notary

Couples would be obliged to register the financial arrangements at the Registry 

MADRID The government is working on a draft law that will allow couples to be married by Notaries, who will charge for it. The proposed update to the laws regarding the Registro Civil (Civil Registry) would also oblige couples to register any financial agreements reached before the marriage, as well as 'any pacts, resolutions or other legal obligations that would affect it.' At present, financial information is required according to each region's laws (e.g. in Madrid such declarations are based on capital gains, while in Barcelona, the basis is according to regulation on pre-nuptial financial agreements (separación de bienes)), but the new law would equalize the subject nationally. (More detailed information will soon be available on SpainInformer.com.)

Publishing private recordings without permission to be punished by up to one year's jail

Olvido Hormigos in too-late
illegal video

Government approves draft law on Criminal Code reform · Changes to forced marriages and domestic violence laws

MADRID Friday's weekly Cabinet Meeting, held on Thursday last week as Friday was a holiday, came up with its approval of the draft of several changes to Spain's Penal (Criminal) Code that is due to go to parliament, where the PP majority is more than likely to rubber stamp it. Among several changes and reforms (more in other items) is one that will establish a maximum one year jail term for spreading private recordings, sound and/or video, without the permission of the victim. This measure is placed within the framework of protecting women And equality for all -which has elicited comments from men regarding actual equality: Protection for women? What about men?COMING SOON: SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION>>>