Judicial Reform: A New Opportunity for Investors Through Commercial Arbitration

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Within the framework of the recent judicial reform presented in February 2024, Mexico’s legal system faces profound changes. Among the most notable are the reduction of the number of Supreme Court Justices (SCJN) from 12 to 9, the shortening of their term in office to 12 years, and the elimination of the two Chambers of the SCJN, concentrating all decisions in plenary sessions....

20 September

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Concubinato (Common Law Marriage) in Mexico in 2024: What You Need to Know

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in Legal Services, MexLaw

In Mexico, many couples live together as partners without the formalities of legal or religious marriage. This lifestyle choice may work perfectly for your day-to-day life, but when significant events such as asset accumulation, separation, or even the death of a partner occur, the legal status of your relationship takes on new importance. If you’re in a common law relationship, known in Mexico as concubinato, it’s crucial to understand how to protect yourself and your partner under the law....

20 September

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Becoming a Naturalized Mexican Through Marriage

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in Immigration, MexLaw

As a foreigner married to a Mexican citizen, you can apply and receive your temporary residency right away by providing proof of the marriage and proof that your Mexican spouse can financially support you here in Mexico. The married foreigner will receive one year of temporary residency; the residency will be renewed for a second year. Upon renewal, in the third year, you may apply for either permanent residency which never expires, or you may wish to apply for Mexican citizenship....

06 September

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Foreigners Doing Business in Mexico

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Since, Mexico is a part of The North American Free Trade Agreement NAFTA, between Mexico, Canada and the United States there are many benefits to doing business in Mexico. NAFTA eliminates tariffs between the countries and has built in agreements and legal processes, with international rights for business investors. ...

03 September

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Who Will Inherit Your Property in Mexico?

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in Legal Services, Mexican Will, MexLaw

Many foreigners invest in real estate in Mexico to benefit from the high returns on investment that this market offers, to enjoy their leisure time here by owning vacation property, to retire, or a combination of all of the above. Ironically, few foreigners give any thought to what will occur to their property in the event of death. The purpose of this article is to provide some insights on how Mexican Law will deal with property owned by foreigners upon death and, hopefully, will provide foreigners with some suggestions on how to deal with this situation....