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My son turned 18: Am I still obligated to pay child support?
When parents no longer live together, child support payments, which are the responsibility of one parent, can extend beyond the age of 18...


Can a father disinherit a child?
In principle, the answer to this question is negative. The law provides for the existence of certain heirs who, due to their close family...


What are the rights and duties of stepfathers and stepmothers?
If the parents of minors die, are absent, are not mentally capable, or there is another reason recognized by the court that prevents them...


How to determine the amount of child support?
The child support is a financial payment, made monthly, owed to children or young individuals up to 25 years of age, aiming to ensure...


Can I delegate to third parties the collection of my children from the school they attend?
Both parents can delegate to a third party the responsibility of picking up the child from the school (such as a grandparent, aunt/uncle,...


I want to change my child's school, do I need the consent of the other parent?
The choice of the children's educational path, due to the impact it has on their future lives, should be made by mutual agreement between...


My minor child is going to travel abroad without the company of either parent, what documents are required?
The travel of minor nationals is regulated by Decree-Law No. 138/2006, of July 26 (Article 23 of the Passport Law) and Law No. 23/2007 of...


What are the rights of grandparents?
Article 1887-A of the Civil Code states that the right to interaction between grandparents and grandchildren is based on the emotional...


What can I do if I know that someone is leaving their child, still a minor, alone at home for some time, putting their life at risk?
Unfortunately, there are more and more news reports about true tragedies occurring during the times when parents leave their children...


When parents divorce, in which cases should the court hear the children?
The principle of hearing the child translates into the realization of their right to speak and express their will. It is their right to...
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