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What to keep in mind when preparing documents for a work-based Residence Permit.
As is often the case with legislation, updates and amendments are inevitable. The regulations governing the acquisition of Latvian citizenship through the Repatriation Program have also been revised.
In Latvia, there are two main ways to obtain citizenship: through repatriation or naturalization. Naturalization is the process by which an applicant obtains citizenship by passing exams in the Latvian language and history.
In this context, the term “repatriation” refers to acquiring citizenship based on one's ancestry, without going through the naturalization process—meaning, without taking an exam.
A residence permit based on employment in Latvia is required when an employer intends to hire a foreign national from a country outside the EU, Schengen Area, or EEA.
According to Latvian legislation, a company may employ not only local residents or citizens of European Union member states, but also nationals of so-called third countries.
Determining paternity or its contestation is one of the bases in family law that is directly related to other family issues, such as alimony payments. Follaw Legal will assist in determining or contesting paternity it in the court if there is a dispute between the parties, as well as using an agreement outside the court.
Often, we can observe the situation, when the parents of the child cannot solve issues related to his education and care, especially when the parents do not live together, and the child lives on an ongoing basis with one of the parents. It is a mistake to believe that if a child lives with one of the parents, then the second parent has no longer any rights to make decisions, participate in the upbringing of the child and be his legal guardian. Follaw Legal is ready to help resolve a child custody dispute through agreement or court.
According to the law, each parent is obliged to provide his child with everything necessary, within the limits of his material capabilities. It often turns out that a parent who does not live with the child on a permanent basis does not help to support the child to the second parent, i.e. does not pay alimony for child support. Follaw Legal has wide experience, and will help recover alimony, both through the court and through the Administration of the Maintenance Guarantee Fund.
Each of all, at least once in a lifetime, has been faced with a situation of purchasing or selling the real estate. Frequently, there are a lot of questions and misunderstanding of the whole situation, as well as what is the procedure of purchase the real estate or vice versa of selling it. Follaw Legal will help you choose the best way to purchase or sell the real estate, as well as conduct a transaction quickly and clearly.
A temporary residence permit in Latvia is a fairly simple and quick process in comparison with other countries of the European Union. On average, a temporary residence permit can be obtained within 1-2 months from the moment of preparation and submission of documents. Follaw Legal is ready to assist in choosing the optimal ground for obtaining a residence permit and preparing all necessary documents.
Divorce in Latvia s carried out by a sworn notary or a court. Divorce process by a sworn notary is much faster and convenient than by the court. Dissolution of marriage occurs when the marriage broke up. Follaw Legal will help You get clear in such complicated situation and arrange a divorce in simplest and fastest way.