Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,
this concise exposition and analysis of the essential elements of law with
regard to family relations, marital property, and succession to estates in
Cyprus covers the legal rules and customs pertaining to the intertwined
civic status of persons, the family, and property. After an informative
general introduction, the book proceeds to an in-depth discussion of the
sources and instruments of family and succession law, the authorities that
adjudicate and administer the laws, and issues surrounding the person as a
legal entity and the legal disposition of property among family members. Such
matters as nationality, domicile, and residence; marriage, divorce, and
cohabitation; adoption and guardianship; succession and inter vivos
arrangements; and the acquisition and administration of estates are all
treated to a degree of depth that will prove useful in nearly any situation
likely to arise in legal practice.
The book is primarily designed to assist lawyers who find themselves having to
apply rules of international private law or otherwise handling cases connected
with Cyprus. It will also be of great value to students and
practitioners as a quick guide and easy-to-use practical resource in the
field, and especially to academicians and researchers engaged in comparative
studies by providing the necessary, basic material of family and succession
law.
