Avv. Francesca Farina
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Avv. Francesca Farina
Solicitor, Rome Bar · Boschetti Law Firm
She graduated in Law from Roma Tre University with a dissertation on Family Law and has worked with Save the Children on child protection. She specialises in family law, inheritance and international adoptions, and holds a Master’s degree in Legal Psychology and Forensic Psychopathology. Since 2024, she has led the family and inheritance team at Boschetti Law Firm.
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Published articles
Custody of the adult child: when the judge is still needed
Many parents think that, with the eighteenth birthday, every legal bond between mother, father and child comes to an end. But it is not so. In some situations, even after the age of majority, the intervention of the judge may become necessary, especially if the child is not economically self-sufficient or finds themselves in a condition of vulner…
Single and adoption: is it really possible to become parents on one’s own?
Wishing to become parents is not exclusive to couples. More and more people wonder about the possibility of building a project of parenthood even without a partner. But how realistic is it for a single person to adopt a child in Italy? The deep wish to take care of a minor encounters, in our legal system, precise rules that are not always easy to…
TFR and divorce: who is entitled to what?
One of the most frequent questions in cases of separation or divorce concerns the trattamento di fine rapporto, better known as TFR. It is often thought that, once the marriage is over, the former spouse loses every right over this sum. In reality, the matter is more nuanced.
Knowing one’s economic rights is essential in order to avoid misunde…
How the homologation of the divorce works: timeframes, costs and surprises
When a couple decides to separate consensually, one of the most important steps to understand is that of homologation. This technical term can generate confusion or worry, but in reality it is a more formal than conflictual moment. Understanding well what the homologation of the divorce is, what effects it produces and what its timeframes and cos…
Consensual separation with children: what to know to protect everyone
When a couple with children decides to separate, one of the most important choices is how to do so in the least traumatic way possible for all members of the family. Consensual separation with children represents a preferable path when the parents are able to find an agreement on the fundamental issues, in particular on the custody of children in…
Divorce and survivor’s pension: is the right always lost?
When a marriage ends, especially after many years of shared life, one of the most frequent fears concerns the economic future. Among the most common questions, one often comes up in a worried tone: “If my former spouse dies, am I still entitled to the survivor’s pension?” The answer is not always immediate, but it is less drastic than is often th…
Maintaining an elderly parent: moral obligation or duty of law?
When parents grow old and become fragile, many children find themselves facing a difficult question: is taking care of them an emotional choice or a responsibility imposed by law? In a rapidly changing society, where geographical distances and family dynamics evolve, it is increasingly important to clarify the boundary between maintenance obligat…
Who pays the maintenance of the children if the parents cannot?
When we speak of maintenance of children, we are referring to a very precise legal obligation, which falls on both parents, even in case of separation or divorce. But what happens if neither of the two is able to meet this duty?
Who pays the maintenance of the children if the parents cannot? It is a question that arises more and more often in…
National adoption: who can carry it out and how the procedure works
Adopting a child in Italy is a path that requires awareness, commitment and attention to precise legal requirements. National adoption represents one of the most common forms of welcoming minors who are in a state of abandonment and for whom a return to the family of origin is not possible. But who can adopt in Italy? What are the timeframes and…
Maintenance allowance: 5 things you should know before signing
When facing a separation or divorce, the maintenance allowance represents one of the most delicate aspects to define. Often, those in this phase are in a hurry to find an agreement and risk signing without having fully understood the legal implications.
Here are five fundamental aspects that it is good to know before signing an economic agreem…
