Law of GreeceModule 7
Civil law, family and succession: the Civil Code, contract and liability, marriage and civil partnership, divorce, inheritance and the forced share, and civil procedure and enforcement
Greek private law is gathered in a single Civil Code (Astikos Kodikas), in force since 1946 and modelled on German law. It covers general principles, obligations, property, family and succession. Contracts bind in good faith and some need a special form (for example notarial form for real estate). Liability arises from breach and from unlawful, culpable acts. Marriage and civil partnership are both recognised, and divorce by consent can be done before a notary. Inheritance protects forced shares for close relatives, which matters to anyone who owns property in Greece, and EU rules help with cross-border estates. Civil cases follow the Code of Civil Procedure and are enforced by bailiffs. For an outsider, the practical risks are informal agreements and no will.
This course explains the law of Greece, not US law. Rules that look the same elsewhere may be different.
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See what is included in the Courses & AI Lab Pass →General education on the law of Greece, using invented people and businesses. It states laws and procedures in simplified form and is not legal advice. The law and its practice change, and every case turns on its facts and the authority concerned. It does not offer legal representation or a legal opinion on any case. Consult a Greek lawyer for any real matter.
This course was written on 6 November 2026. To the best of our knowledge, it describes the law of Greece as it stood on that date. Laws change, and we may have missed or misunderstood something. If you notice a change, or have other information, please do not hesitate to contact us: we will review it and update the course. We do not claim to be the final source of the law.
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