Living Will In Spanish With Minor Child
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A Living Will, also known as an Advance Healthcare Directive, is a written statement made by a person who, consciously and freely expresses the options and instructions in health matters that must be respected in the event of clinical circumstances in which they cannot personally express their will.
It is usually the case that the court will want a child to have a meaningful relationship with both parents. Once a child reaches the age of 16, they are legally allowed to decide which parent they wish to live with.
In Spain there are basically two types of custody: sole custody and joint custody. The first is exercised only by one parent, while the other parent is awarded visitation rights. The goal is that the minor has contact with both parents because, in general, this contact is beneficial for the child.
When can a child decide which parent they want to live with in Spain? When a child reaches the age of 13 years in Spain, the courts will take their opinion and preferences into consideration.
The text within the new law ensures full recognition of various types of families in Spain and grants them equal rights. This includes LGBTQ families, families with disabled members, multiple families, adoptive families, reconstituted families, and foster families.