Maja
Lawyer · Blato Korčula, Croatia
- 233 cases handled · 3 in this service
- 5+ years in practice
- Speaks: English
- Law, University of Split
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5.00(8 reviews)
People looking for a divorce certificate, a divorce decree or simply their divorce papers from Croatia have usually been asked to prove that a marriage has ended. Some older lists and lawyer pages call this service “Certificate of Divorce”. Croatia does not issue a separate document of that name: a divorce is granted by a court in a judgment (presuda o razvodu braka), and once it is final the end of the marriage is noted in the register of marriages (matica vjenčanih). English-speaking lawyers in Croatia obtain whichever of these papers the requesting authority accepts.
There are two ways to prove the divorce. One is a copy of the judgment from the court that decided the case, with the confirmation that it has become final (potvrda pravomoćnosti). The other is an extract from the register of marriages carrying the note of divorce, issued by a registry office (matični ured). A divorce granted abroad does not reach the Croatian register by itself: for a Croatian citizen it is usually recognised first and then entered, see recognition of a foreign divorce.
The authority asking for proof decides which version it wants. A foreign body may want the full judgment rather than an extract, with an apostille and a certified translation, while a Croatian registry office works from the register itself. If the note of divorce is missing from the marriage entry, it can be added on the basis of the final judgment. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Traces the court and the case from the details you have, requests the certified copy and the finality confirmation, orders the marriage extract, arranges the apostille and the court interpreter's translation, and checks that the note of divorce appears where it should. If the divorce itself is still ahead, see divorce.
Not as a separate document. The judgment with its finality confirmation, or the marriage extract with the divorce note, does that job.
Usually yes, from the names, the approximate year and the court that granted the divorce.
Yes. Proof that the earlier marriage ended is part of the paperwork for a new one, see marriage registration.
It may have to be recognised before it is entered in the Croatian register; for a judgment from another EU country this is usually simpler than for one from elsewhere.
Yes. A lawyer acting under a power of attorney can request them on your behalf.
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My case was very complex and the lawyer could easily have given up on it, but she carried on and did her best. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, which removed any confusion and really saved on translation costs. Her attitude was professional.
I recently worked with a lawyer who managed to get my divorce certificate within the promised timeline, even though the information I first gave was limited. From our very first contact she showed great professionalism and expertise. She was patient and understanding and took me through the process step by step, and her English was perfect, so I never had trouble following. I was truly impressed by her attention to detail and her commitment to my case. I am grateful for her dedication and support at what could have been a stressful time, and I was completely satisfied with the result. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs legal assistance. Thank you for the outstanding service!
Although our deadline was very tight, the lawyer went well beyond our expectations to get us a legal document in time. She replied quickly and kept us posted as things progressed. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs this kind of help.
The lawyer was patient with me while there were a few delays on my side. Once everything she needed had arrived from the UK, she moved fairly fast, and I was kept up to date all along. She provided a great service and I would definitely recommend her.
The lawyer was very helpful, even suggesting that I use the Turkish embassy here for notary services instead of paying for another solicitor, which would have cost more. He stayed in touch and kept me informed about everything. I would highly recommend both this service and him.
I had a fantastic experience with the lawyer in Girona! She guided me through the Spanish legal system and answered my questions. She was easy to approach and replied to my messages as fast as she could. I highly recommend her.
My partner's Turkish divorce certificate had to be certified as a copy for his UK visa application, and neither of us had any idea how to arrange it. Through this service I contacted the lawyer, and I was pleased that she grasped immediately what was needed and set it out clearly for both of us. The stress was taken out of the process and we felt completely sure it would be wrapped up fast. That is exactly what happened, and the expert advice has our gratitude.
She was very helpful and settled the matter in good time and with sensitivity.
At the first contact, the lawyer took the time to email me because my mobile number had the wrong country code attached, and he wrote again later to check whether I still needed support. Working with him on a time-sensitive request was an exemplary experience. He used the information I supplied and got me what I asked for remarkably efficiently. It was also very good value for money, though that did not matter to me, since the priority was obtaining the document. He appreciated how important my request was and updated me at every step, and I was very satisfied with the outcome. Should I need more support in future from my time living in Spain, I would not hesitate to recommend him or to contact him again.
The lawyer was absolutely amazing. My situation was urgent, and she dealt with it quickly and efficiently: within literally 2-3 days everything was sorted, and the documents reached me the following day. My thanks go to her and her team. Great service that I will recommend to anyone.
I contacted the service for help with a legal problem and within just a few minutes the lawyer contacted me. He immediately told me what I needed to do and what would happen. He was very efficient, professional and non-judgemental at all times, and his English was perfect. Furthermore, he did everything possible to help me. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a hard-working, honest solicitor. He was a gentleman.
A fast response and excellent advice.