How long does a divorce by mutual consent take?
Usually one to three months from filing.
Can an heir refuse an inheritance?
Yes, by a declaration before a notary under Article 52 of the Inheritance Act, within the statutory period.
I handle family and inheritance cases for Bulgarian and foreign clients, including cases with an international element.
Family law
- Divorce by mutual consent (usually one to three months) or by claim
- Marriage contracts and division of marital property
- Parental rights, custody, contact and child support
- Protection of a child where the other parent plans to take the child abroad
Inheritance
- Acceptance or refusal of an inheritance (Article 52 of the Inheritance Act)
- Reserved shares of the heirs (Articles 28–30 of the Inheritance Act)
- Wills and disputes over wills — a will can be challenged in court for a defect of form, incapacity of the testator, a defect of will or violation of a reserved share; the limitation period is 5 years from the opening of the inheritance
- Cross-border estates under Regulation (EU) 650/2012 and the European Certificate of Succession
- Inheriting shares in a company
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A family or inheritance matter in Bulgaria? Call me for a consultation.
+359 896 963 447Frequently asked questions
How long does a divorce by mutual consent take?
Usually one to three months from filing.
Can an heir refuse an inheritance?
Yes, by a declaration before a notary under Article 52 of the Inheritance Act, within the statutory period.
How long do I have to challenge a will?
The limitation period is 5 years from the opening of the inheritance.
Which law applies to the estate of a foreigner?
Under Regulation (EU) 650/2012 the law of the deceased person’s last habitual residence generally applies. Heirs can ask for a European Certificate of Succession.
Nikolay Hristev, Plovdiv Bar Association