Divorce at the Consulate
A consul may register the dissolution of a marriage between citizens of Ukraine provided that at least one of the spouses has obtained documents for travel or permanent residence abroad and…
Getting married at the Consulate
The consul registers marriages only between Ukrainian citizens who are legally resident in Italy. This applies to Ukrainian citizens who have completed the formalities for leaving…
Ukrainian law on patronymics explained
The name of a citizen of Ukraine is given in accordance with current legislation. Under the second paragraph of Article 28(1) of the Civil Code of Ukraine, the name of a natural person who is…
Article 135 of the Family Code of Ukraine explained (single mothers)
Under Article 135(1) of the Family Code of Ukraine, if a child is born to a mother who is not married and there is no joint application by the parents, no application by the father and no…
Marital status in Italy
Marital status is a legal definition that describes a person in terms of their family relationships. It indicates a person’s legal standing as regards marriage, divorce, widowhood or…
Getting married in Italy
What is marriage? Marriage is a legal and social act that formalises the union between two people and gives them certain rights and obligations within family relationships. This union may…
The law on changing a surname explained
Ukrainian legislation allows a citizen of Ukraine to change their surname, first name or patronymic. A surname may be changed for several reasons, set out in the table…
Free and independent: the rights of Ukrainians in Italy
Ukraine’s government portal states that an extract of a divorce decision downloaded together with the judge’s electronic signature is considered an official original document. Embassies in…
Having a Baby in Italy as a Ukrainian Mother
Giving birth in Italy as a Ukrainian woman is a very pressing topic, especially now that this wretched war has scattered our citizens all over the world. Italy is one of…
Documents required to get married in Italy
Anyone who wishes to marry in Italy is subject to Italian law. The law allows a foreign national who is in Italy to enter into a legal marriage even…
