Civil law regulates the vast majority of aspects of a person’s social life and assets: from the capacity to enter into legal transactions to marriage, inheritance by death and even our liability in the event of an accident or unforeseen event.
Our firm has experienced lawyers in these matters, who form a comprehensive team that will advise you on, for example, the possible risks, burdens and liability that could entail a business proposal for your company, on the completion of formalities and documents for the capitulations of your marriage, or in the study of titles necessary for the purchase of your next home.
- Executive proceedings: are usually the most expeditious processes, to initiate them it is simply required an executive title (such as a contract, check or promissory note) is suitable to initiate a process of this kind when a debt has not been paid, both in the commercial and civil area.
- Liability proceedings: all persons, whether natural or juridical, and even the State have an objective duty of care, which when violated entails liability and usually the collection of compensation.
- Successions: these can be testate or intestate, and depending on the case, they can be carried out before a Judge of the Republic or a notary as long as there is a common agreement.
- Mortgage proceedings: these pursue the defense of one of the most relevant rights in rem for commerce, the right in rem of mortgage, which is normally used as a guarantee for the fulfillment of other obligations.
- Conciliations: these may be before judges, chambers of commerce, conciliation centers, family commissioners, among others; this is one of the most useful alternative mechanisms to the judicial process, both for monetary matters and for the protection of minors, their rights, custody, alimony and others.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does civil law cover at Castrillón & Cárdenas?
It governs most aspects of a person’s social life and estate: from the capacity to enter into legal transactions to marriage, inheritance upon death, and liability in the event of an accident or unforeseen situation.
What civil proceedings does the firm handle?
Executive proceedings to collect debts backed by an enforceable title (a contract, check, or promissory note), civil liability proceedings, testate and intestate successions, mortgage proceedings, and conciliations before judges, chambers of commerce, conciliation centers, or family commissioners.
What is an executive proceeding and when is it used?
It’s one of the fastest proceedings available: starting one only requires an enforceable title, such as a contract, check, or promissory note. It is suitable when a debt has gone unpaid, in both civil and commercial matters.
How does the firm advise on buying property or entering business deals?
By reviewing the property titles needed to purchase a home, and advising on the risks, liabilities, and responsibilities a business proposal could carry for your company, in addition to handling documents such as prenuptial agreements.
How can I schedule a consultation with the firm?
Through the form on the Contact us page, by PBX (4) 349 3310, WhatsApp +57 302 351 8293, or by emailing info@castrillonycardenas.com.

