Private law

The Top Questions to Ask Before Buying a Franchise

Are you considering buying a franchise? Before making the leap, you must do your due diligence and ask the right questions. Franchises come with a lot of potential rewards, but they also come with a lot of risks. The more you know about a franchise opportunity before you buy it, the better off you'll be. This guide will cover the top questions you should ask before investing in a franchise.

Loyalty obligation in divorce processes no longer required

With the precedent decision made by the Supreme Court, spouses will no longer have to fulfill loyalty obligations toward each other during divorce proceedings.

Ali Kızılay, a lawyer, stated that in cases filed based on special and general reasons for divorce, especially in terms of the annexes of the divorce, the legal remedy of appeal was taken.

COVID-19 fines to be refunded

The top court has annulled the article regarding the non-refundability of the administrative fines paid for violating the mask mandate during the pandemic — paving the way for reimbursement of the already paid penalties.

The court's annulment decision dated April 5 was published in May 24's Official Gazette and entered into force.

Fathers in Bulgaria will be entitled to two months Paid Leave

Fathers in Bulgaria will now be entitled to paid leave of two months until the child reaches the age of 8 - this is provided by changes in the Labor Code, which are published for public discussion on the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs. The leave will be used all at once or in parts. Adoptive parents will have the same right to two months' leave.

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