«New Law allowing same sex cohabitation agreements» by Haroula Constandinidou and Ioanna-Natalia Stavropoulou, Greek Law Digest, Nomiki Bibliothiki – published 2016, 2nd edition
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International Relocation Guide 2016: «International Relocation of children law in Greece» by Haroula Constandinidou & Konstantinos Stavropoulos, Practical Law Global, Thomson Reuters – published 2016, 1st edition
“Precipitating the award of justice in Greece” by Haroula Constandinidou, International Family Law Journal, December 2015, Issue 4
New regulations are introduced in the Greek Code of Civil Procedure aiming to the precipitation of the award of justice without sacrificing the need of rendering a correct and fair court decision (by virtue of the recent Law 4334/23.7.2015 which will enter into force in Greece on 1 January 2016.
“On the road to same-sex cohabitation agreements” by Haroula Constandinidou, International Family Law Journal, December 2015 edition, Issue 3
New legislation regulating cohabitation agreements in Greece, including same-sex couples.
Appearances can be very deceptive. If you were to see Haroula Constandinidou in casual clothes outside her offices you would be forgiven for assuming that this bright-eyed, long-haired attorney at law with the sparkling smile was still a student.
That’s not all that’s surprising about her, either. This extremely pretty, petite woman – who looks far too serenely sweet to pack a punch in a court-room – is a powerhouse of knowledge and know-how in the family law field. Clients are enthusiastic, not only about her ability to deal successfully with their cases on a legal level, but also her caring, close attention to their problems.
“I enjoy legal work. I like the procedure of putting my thoughts in order, of carefully planning the tactics and strategy to achieve a goal, and also the personal contact with clients.”
While working for a group of companies in the corporate field, she began taking on some family law cases, and found she was drawn to this area. “I had some difficult cases in the beginning, she recalls, involving foreign women. The solidarity that exists among foreign women in Greece impressed and surprised me. They share their experiences and try to organise things, so as to help one another. In Greece, we tend to operate more individually.
“Family law reflects, first of all, the social life of country and culture – the position and rights of women and children have a strong social aspect. Also, the psychological part interests me. The issues are not dry, legal ones. You have to be understanding, compassionate and caring, yet cool and detached, in order to get things done efficiently. If you identify with the person who has a problem, then you can’t operate objectively.”
The long hours and pressures of her job can be stressful at times, confesses Haroula, but this just serves to keep her alert and is easily outweighed by its positive aspects. “My work is very interesting”, she declares, “as it is a combination of psychology and applied sociology, where legal tools can be very effectively utilised. I don’t feel chained to my job, or convicted to work, because it’s so rewarding.”
- Presentation on Family law in Greece including major reforms governing the protection of children’s rights and the introduction of shared parenting as a legal presumption in Greek Family Law (Athens, May 2022 at the International Academy of Family Lawyers’ Conference – Konstantinos Stavropoulos)
- Presentation on parental rights, parental responsibilities, different types of parent, surrogacy and IVF under Greek law (Mallorca, September 2019 at the International Academy of Family Lawyers’ Conference – Konstantinos Stavropoulos)
- Presentation of ways of alternative dispute resolution (mediation and judicial mediation) (Salzburg, May 2013 at the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Conference – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Presentation on matrimonial property regimes under Greek law (Salzburg, May 2013 at the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Conference – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Re: “Parental conflicts and award of minors’ custody”, Athens, 2012, (Deree College), lecture given during a psychiatric-judicial congress (Haroula Constandinidou)
- Participation to the panel discussion on issues arising from the application of the EC Regulation 2201/2003 (Strasbourg, April 2011 at the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Conference – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Re: “Family Law and modern society”, Athens, 2010, at the Deree College in Athens, lecture given during a psychiatric-judicial congress (Haroula Constandinidou – Konstantinos Stavropoulos)
- Re: Dealing with Cohabitation in Greece (Rome, April 2008 at the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Conference – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Re: Enforcement of money orders in the jurisdiction of the Greek courts (London, May 2006 at the International Bar Association Conference – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Re: Violent Relationships – Violence as a factor in property division (Sydney, September 2004 at the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Conference – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Case study on various Family Law issues (Venice, April 2004, at the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Conference – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Re: New Law for the expedition of the procedure before the Civil Courts. How much does it affect Family Law cases? Changes in taking an oath. (Madrid, April 2002, at the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer’s Conference – Haroula Constandinidou).
- Re: European Network on Parental Child Abduction (London, September 2000 at the Reunite, International Child Abduction Centre Conference – Haroula Constandinidou)
- “Legal Aid in Greece”, London, September 2000 – Haroula Constandinidou, Reunite European Conference on Child Abduction (published in International Family Law, July 2001)
- Re: Recognition of Foreign Marriages in Greece (Cyprus, May 2000, at the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Conference – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Re: Protypation in Family Law Relations (Thessaloniki, February 2000, at the Association of Greek Scientists – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Re: Community of Property (Amsterdam, April 1999, at the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers’ Conference – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Re: Family Law (Athens, 1989, at the Athens College – Haroula Constandinidou)
- Re: New Family Law (Athens, 1987, at the Association of Foreign Women living in Greece – Haroula Constandinidou)
“Divorce dans le monde – Grèce” by Haroula Constandinidou and Konstantinos Stavropoulos, French legal journal “Actualite’ Juridique Famille”, November 2015 edition, Dalloz
“Fair is foul – A questionnaire on international family law – GREECE” by Haroula Constandinidou and Konstantinos Stavropoulos, during the Taormina – September 2015 IAML Conference
Family Law – Chapter for Greece by Haroula Constandinidou and Konstantinos Stavropoulos, Third edition 2015, A Global Guide from Practical Law, Thomson Reuters
Family law in Greece: overview
Resource type: Country Q&A
Status: Law stated as at 01-May-2015
Jurisdiction: Greece
A Q&A guide to family law in Greece.
The Q&A gives a high level overview of key issues including jurisdiction and conflict of law; pre- and post-nuptial agreements; divorce, nullity, and judicial separation; children; surrogacy and adoption; cohabitation; family dispute resolution; civil partnership/same-sex marriage; and controversial areas and reform.
To compare answers across multiple jurisdictions visit the Family Country Q&A tool.
This Q&A is part of the global guide to Family law. This contribution, in its original form, first appeared in Family Law (2nd edition), General Editor James Stewart of Penningtons Manches LLP. Family Law was published in association with the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Contents
Jurisdiction and conflict of law, Regulatory framework, Jurisdiction, Domicile and habitual residence, Conflict of law, Pre- and post-nuptial agreements, Validity of pre- and post-nuptial agreements, Divorce, nullity and judicial separation, Recognition of foreign marriages/divorces, Divorce, Finances/capital and property, Finances/maintenance, Child maintenance, Reciprocal enforcement of financial orders, Financial relief after foreign divorce proceedings, Children, Custody/parental responsibility, International abduction, Leave to remove/applications to take a child out of the jurisdiction, Surrogacy and adoption, Surrogacy agreements, Adoption, Cohabitation, Family dispute resolution, Mediation, collaborative law and arbitration, Civil partnership/same-sex marriage, Controversial areas and reform
Contributor profiles
Haroula Constandinidou-Stavropoulou, Senior Partner
Konstantinos Stavropoulos, Partner
Judicial Mediation was introduced in Greece by Law 4055/2012 on “Due Process and reasonable duration thereof” adding article 214B in the Greek Code of Civil Procedure (“CCP”). Pursuant to this article, private law disputes can -if the parties mutually agree- be resolved alternatively by use of Judicial Mediation at any stage of or before the Litigation action.
Judicial Mediation could serve both parties’ best interests as it is quick and cost effective. Further, the Minute constitutes an enforceable title. Judicial Mediation will also be of benefit to the parties because it is conducted in flexible and simple terms and it is confidential.
