The Civil Code of Mexico City, moves towards inclusion.
On August 8, 2023, the plenary session of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (the “Court“), invalidated provisions of the Civil Code in force of Mexico City (the “Code“), in testamentary matters that allow people with disabilities to testament by electronic means. In the world, according with the World Health Organization, approximately 15% […]
Constitutionality of the state of interdiction, (in commemoration of the World Down Syndrome Day)
In this article we will discuss the concept of the state of interdiction to which persons with some type of physical, sensory, intellectual, emotional and/or mental disability may be subject, based on the provisions of the law as well as the perspective that the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation has had in recent […]
Reduction of requirements to file for Divorce in the CDMX approved
On July 18, 2018, a reform to the Civil Code was published in the Official Gazette of Mexico City that allows spouses to request a divorce at any time, without having to wait for a minimum of one year to elapse from the celebration of the marriage.