Author: Michele Capecchi
Michele Capecchi, a registered lawyer and member of the Florence Bar Association, holds a master of laws in American law and international legal practice from the Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. He writes on general legal issues for TF and will consider relevant inquiries sent to [email protected] and [email protected] for upcoming articles. Author of the book 'Legal Advice for Expats in Italy' published by The Florentine Press.
June 21, 2012
LIFESTYLE
Getting unhitched
Statistics show that
in Europe-and Italy, in particular-marriages between people of different
nationalities are increasing. Accordingly, the number of international
separations and divorces is also increasing. As you can imagine, this is not
the happiest aspect of law that I have written about for The Florentine, but it
May 24, 2012
LIFESTYLE
A guide to the IMU
Notwithstanding the global economic crisis, for many investing in property, or ?bricks and mortar' as we say in Italian, has been until now one of the most attractive forms of investment, especially in Italy. In our countryside, as well in the historical centers of our beautiful region, it is still
March 15, 2012
LIFESTYLE
The Costa Concordia conundrum
Have you ever had a bad experience during a so-called all-inclusive
travel package? All-inclusive travel packages are a service offered by travel
agencies, through which, for a pre-set price, all transportation (flight, ship,
train), accommodation, food and other services are covered. Increasingly,
however, tourists are frustrated
February 16, 2012
LIFESTYLE
Yes we can!
Recently proposed legislation
might make it more appealing for international investors to do business in Italy.
The more favorable opportunity is part of the decreto liberalizzazioni, the
deregulation measures introduced by the current technical government led by
Mario Monti, which are meant to boost the Italian economy. In upcoming issues,
September 29, 2011
LIFESTYLE
So you think you can drive
Some American friends who have now lived in Florence for over two years told me recently that they wanted to rent a car to travel across Italy and Europe during their holidays. Everybody dreams about getting into a nice sports car and driving up and down the Amalfi Coast or
April 21, 2011
LIFESTYLE
Pay what you owe
Now
that the sun is finally shining and spring has arrived, how sad and boring (you
may think) it is to discuss taxes. But believe me, an incomplete tax
declaration could make your summer and fall much drearier! Because if you live
and work in Italy, with few exceptions, you
January 27, 2011
LIFESTYLE
Legalized: what’s your visa?
Many foreign friends and clients ask my advice on moving their professional or private lives to Italy. Many had friends whose ‘uncle [or cousin] got all the documents he needed in one month.' What I normally say is ‘good for him.' The fact is, the amount of legal