Civil & Family Law·7 min read·36 reads
Apostille for Documents to Be Used in Colombia (and from Colombia Abroad): A Step-by-Step Guide
Oct 19, 2026Read →
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Civil & Family Law·8 min read·42 reads
Power of Attorney to Sell Real Property in Colombia from Abroad
If you live outside Colombia and want to sell your property without traveling: what your power of attorney must say, how the apostille works, and the risks you need to manage.
Oct 19, 2026Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·116 reads
How Much Does a Probate with Real Property in Bogotá Cost? (2026)
How much does it cost to go through probate involving real property in Bogotá? Attorney fees, taxes, notary costs and the mistakes that make it more expensive.
Aug 13, 2026Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·90 reads
How Much Does a Lawyer Charge for a Probate in Colombia?
Real fees, the factors that drive them up or down, and the mistakes that make the process more expensive: everything you need to know before starting a probate proceeding in Colombia.
Aug 13, 2026Read →
Civil & Family Law·7 min read
Dividing an Inheritance Between Siblings in Conflict: A Practical Guide
Are siblings fighting over an inheritance? Learn the legal steps to divide it without destroying the family or losing what's rightfully yours.
Aug 13, 2026Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·55 reads
Judicial Partition Attorney in Inheritance Cases: What It Is and When You Need One
Can't the heirs reach an agreement? A judicial partitioner may be the only way out. We explain how it works and what risks you face if you fail to act.
Aug 11, 2026Read →
Civil & Family Law·8 min read·58 reads
How to Handle an Estate Succession in Colombia: Steps, Costs, and Common Mistakes
A practical guide to estate succession in Colombia: when to use a notary versus a court, the real steps involved, what it costs, and what happens if you wait too long.
Aug 11, 2026Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·20 reads
Mutual Consent Divorce in Colombia: Steps and Key Considerations
Have you and your partner decided to separate? A mutual consent divorce is the fastest route, but it comes with requirements and pitfalls worth understanding before you sign anything.
Aug 11, 2026Read →
Civil & Family Law·7 min read·33 reads
Titling an Inherited Property in Colombia: Steps and Risks
Did you inherit a house or plot of land but the title was never updated? Learn the steps to formalize ownership and the real risks of leaving it as is.
Aug 11, 2026Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·23 reads
Tutela in Colombia: When to File and How to Do It Right
The acción de tutela is the most powerful mechanism available to protect fundamental rights in Colombia. Learn when it applies, how to file it, and what mistakes to avoid.
Oct 5, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·9 min read·73 reads
The Inheritance Process in Colombia: Steps and Required Documents
Key differences between notarial and judicial succession proceedings, approximate costs, and how to avoid the most common disputes.
Sep 22, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·7 min read·26 reads
Tenant Rights in Colombia 2026: A Legal Guide
Is your landlord raising the rent or withholding your deposit? Learn your rights as a tenant under Law 820 and how to defend them legally.
Sep 8, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·8 min read·41 reads
Inheritance Without a Will in Colombia: Who Inherits and How the Process Works
When someone dies without a will in Colombia, the law determines who the heirs are and in what proportion. A complete guide to the probate process.
Aug 10, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·60 reads
Coercive Collection (Cobro Coactivo) in Colombia: What It Is and How to Defend Yourself
When the State can seize your assets, which assets can't be seized, how to request a payment plan, and what to do if collection proceedings are already underway against you.
Jul 28, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·25 reads
Commercial Leases in Colombia: Protections for Commercial Tenants
The right of renewal, compensation for non-renewal, and the key differences between residential and commercial leases in Colombia.
Jul 15, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·5 min read·49 reads
Class Actions for Collective Rights in Colombia (Acción Popular): When and How to Use It
The 'acción popular' protects collective rights like the environment, public space, and public services in Colombia. A practical guide to using it.
Jul 1, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·23 reads
Habeas Data in Colombia: How to Clear Your Name from DataCrédito or TransUnion
When you can be reported to credit bureaus, how long a negative report lasts, and what to do if the report is wrong or already expired.
Jun 5, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·7 min read·29 reads
Marital Estate in Colombia: Which Assets Belong to Both Spouses and How It's Settled
Which assets become part of the marital estate, which remain each spouse's own, how it's settled in a divorce, and what happens with debts.
Feb 15, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·7 min read·137 reads
Child Support in Colombia: How to Set, Raise and Collect It
Who must pay child support, how the amount is calculated, how to set or raise it and what happens if it goes unpaid.
Jan 10, 2025Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·32 reads
Shared Custody in Colombia: What It Is, When It Applies, and How to Request It
Shared custody is recognized in Colombia. Learn the criteria judges use, how it affects child support, and what happens if a parent doesn't comply with the arrangement.
Dec 20, 2024Read →
Civil & Family Law·7 min read·26 reads
Personal Insolvency in Colombia: How to Legally Get Out of Debt
Law 1380 lets non-merchant individuals negotiate their debts and avoid asset seizures. A guide to the personal insolvency process.
Dec 5, 2024Read →
Civil & Family Law·5 min read·91 reads
The Right of Petition in Colombia 2026: Deadlines and Format
Learn how to draft a "derecho de petición," the legal response deadlines, and what to do if the agency stays silent. A practical 2026 guide.
Oct 25, 2024Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·23 reads
Executory Proceedings in Colombia: How to Collect a Debt With an Enforceable Title
When someone owes you money and you have a document that proves it, an executory proceeding is the way to collect. A guide to the civil collection procedure.
Sep 10, 2024Read →
Civil & Family Law·7 min read·48 reads
Medical Malpractice Liability in Colombia: When It Applies and How to File a Claim
Medical errors, hospital negligence, and failures in the health-care system. What must be proven, and the available paths to obtain compensation.
Aug 10, 2024Read →
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