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Law firm Vaić & Dvorničić Ltd. > Family law
27 August
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Termination of marriage

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Under the provisions of the Family Act, regardless of the form in which it was concluded, a marriage ends by the death of a spouse, by declaring a missing spouse deceased, by annulment, or by divorce. A marriage ends by annulment or divorce when the court’s decision on the annulment or divorce becomes final. However, the termination of marriage does not affect the obligations of spouses arising from the regulations of the religious community before which the marriage was concluded. If a missing spouse is declared deceased, the marriage ends on the date established as the date of death by a final...

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19 August
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Child support

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In accordance with the Family Act, caring for a minor child is primarily the duty of the parents, and a parent who is able to work cannot be released from this obligation. If a parent fails to provide support, responsibility passes to the grandparents, and in certain circumstances to a stepmother or stepfather – in cases where the child cannot obtain support from the other parent, especially if they lived together with the child at the time of the parent’s death. There is also an obligation to support an adult child who is attending secondary school, a university or vocational study...

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14 August
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Anticipated Order

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in Contract law, Family law

An anticipated order is a notarial document by which a person designates another individual in advance to make decisions, take actions, and represent their interests in the event of circumstances prescribed by law. Additionally, through such an order, the person may express their will in advance and make decisions regarding certain life or health-related matters that can reasonably be foreseen in the future. By introducing anticipated orders into Croatian legislation, the legislator has further affirmed the application of the principle of individual autonomy, as it allows a person, while still legally competent, to decide in advance—through a declaration made in a...

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17 April
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Matrimonial property

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According to the Croatian Family Law, spouses can have matrimonial property and their own property. Matrimonial property is the property that the spouses have acquired through work during the duration of the marriage union or originates from this property. Therefore, the property owned by a spouse at the time of marriage is his own property. It is interesting to note that the author's work represents the own property of the spouse who created it, however, property benefits from copyright and related rights acquired during marriage represent matrimonial property, as are the winnings from games of chance. Spouses are co-owners of the matrimonial...

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14 February
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Property relations of spouses in Croatia: regulations under family law

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in Family law, Property law, Real estate law

In the Republic of Croatia, family law regulates the property relations of spouses. Here isan overview of marital and personal property and the significance of marriage contracts: marital property: Marital property includes property acquired through work during the marriage as well as property derived from it. Spouses are co-owners in equal shares, unless they have agreed otherwise. Gambling winnings and property benefits from copyrights and related rights also fall under marital property. separate property: A spouse's own assets consist of property owned before the marriage or acquired during the marriage, but not through work, gambling, or pecuniary benefits from copyright. Inherited assets...

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14 February
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Financial Affairs of Spouses in Croatia: Regulations under Family Law

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in Family law, Property law, Real estate law

In the Republic of Croatia, family law governs the financial affairs of spouses. Here is an overview of marital and personal property, as well as the significance of prenuptial agreements: Marital Property:Marital property includes assets acquired through work during the marriage, as well as wealth derived from them. Spouses are co-owners in equal shares, unless agreed otherwise. Gambling winnings and financial benefits from copyrights and related rights also fall under marital property. Personal Property:A spouse's personal property consists of assets owned before the marriage or acquired during the marriage but not through work, gambling, or financial benefits from copyrights. Inherited assets or...

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