LEGAL PROCEEDINGS GUIDE
Review the general flow of basic legal proceedings and the procedural information that may be needed during the process, all in one place. Time limits, the competent authority, and procedural requirements may vary depending on the specific circumstances.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Review the general operation of litigation, enforcement proceedings, mediation, appeals, appeals to the Court of Cassation, and other proceedings step by step.
Filing a Lawsuit
An overview of the assessment, preparation and trial stages before a dispute is brought before the courts.
VIEW THE STEPS →gavelCriminal Proceedings
The general course of the investigation, indictment, prosecution, judgment and legal remedies.
VIEW THE STEPS →family_restroomDivorce Proceedings
The place of matters such as custody, alimony, compensation and the matrimonial property regime within the general process of a divorce claim.
VIEW THE STEPS →account_balanceEnforcement Proceedings
The general course of the enforcement method, payment order, objection and subsequent procedures according to the nature of the receivable.
VIEW THE STEPS →handshakeMediation Process
An overview of the application, meeting, and final minutes stages in mandatory or voluntary mediation.
VIEW THE STEPS →balanceAppeal to the Regional Court of Appeal
The general framework of the process for applying to the Regional Court of Appeal against first-instance court decisions.
VIEW THE STEPS →gavelCassation Appeal Process
The general course of the Court of Cassation’s review of decisions subject to cassation appeal.
VIEW THE STEPS →mark_email_readSteps Following Service of Process
The matters that should be checked first upon receiving a court or enforcement notice.
VIEW THE STEPS →JUDICIAL INFORMATION
Practical information on service of process, the judicial recess, filing a lawsuit, legal remedies and other procedures frequently encountered in practice.
How Is a Lawsuit Filed?
The key matters that should be checked before bringing a dispute before the courts.
READ →volunteer_activismLegal AidWhat Is Legal Aid?
A general explanation of the concept of legal aid for persons who are unable to cover litigation costs.
READ →contractPower of AttorneyPower of Attorney Procedures
General information on preparing an attorney’s power of attorney and procedures requiring special authorisation.
READ →paymentsFees and ExpensesCourt Fees and Expenses
The general framework of court fees, expense advances and other cost items that may arise in lawsuits and enforcement proceedings.
READ →handshakeMediationWhat Is Mediation?
General information on the purpose of mediation and the distinction between mandatory and voluntary mediation.
READ →balanceLegal RemediesWhat Is an Appeal to the Regional Court of Appeal?
General information on the review of first-instance court decisions by the Regional Court of Appeal.
READ →gavelLegal RemediesWhat Is a Cassation Appeal?
General information on the review by the Court of Cassation of decisions subject to cassation appeal.
READ →mark_email_readService of ProcessWhat Is Service of Process?
The importance of official notifications in legal proceedings and the effect of the date of service on time limits.
READ →account_balanceEnforcement and BankruptcyHow Does Enforcement Proceedings Begin?
The general initial stages of enforcement proceedings according to the nature of the claim.
READ →calendar_monthLitigation CalendarWhat Is the Judicial Recess?
General information on time limits during the judicial recess and proceedings that continue to be heard.
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