Family law in Croatia encompasses legal norms that regulate family relations, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and adoption. Our law firm provides comprehensive legal assistance in all aspects of family law, from drafting and negotiating marriage contracts to resolving disputes over custody and maintenance. With experience in family law, our goal is to ensure the protection of your rights and interests and to provide legal support in complex family matters.
Family Law
Vaic Law OfficeIntroduction
Divorce in Croatia
Divorce: We provide legal advice and support throughout the divorce process, including filing a divorce lawsuit and managing all legal aspects of the procedure.
Division of assets acquired in marriage: We advise on the division of marital property to ensure a fair distribution of assets acquired during the marriage, in accordance with current legal regulations.
Rights and Obligations after divorce
Maintenance: We assist in enforcing rights to maintenance, both for a former spouse and for children.
Child support: We advise and help in securing child support, including calculation and enforcement of alimony obligations.
Custody and child care
Lawsuit over child custody: We assist in managing legal proceedings to obtain custody of children, considering the child’s welfare as the most important criteria.
Child welfare: We advise on all matters concerning the welfare of the child, including decisions about custody and the right of both parents to maintain contact with the child.
Marriage contract and adoption
Marriage contract: We help in drafting and reviewing marriage contracts to ensure that your rights and obligations are clearly defined.
Adoption: We provide legal assistance in adoption procedures, including advice on all necessary steps and meeting legal requirements.
Paternity recognition and International family law
Paternity recognition: We assist in the legal processes of paternity recognition to ensure the rights and obligations of fatherhood are established in accordance with legal norms.
International family law: We advise on issues involving international aspects of family law, including custody and alimony in cases where foreign states are involved.
Conclusion
Family law in Croatia can be complex and requires a thorough understanding of legal provisions. Our law firm offers comprehensive legal assistance to help you with all aspects of family law, from divorce to child care and adoption.
Frequently asked questions
What is marital property?
Marital property refers to the assets acquired by spouses through work during the marriage or that originates from such property.
What is a marriage contract?
A marriage contract (pacta nuptialia) is defined as a legal agreement between the bride and groom or between spouses to regulate property relations concerning existing or future property.
