Family
The Family Act with joint parental rights and protection against violence
The Family Act governs marriage, parental rights and maintenance, providing for divorce by consent or on petition. It contains a dedicated regime of protective measures against domestic violence.
Key rules
- Divorce may be granted on joint proposal or on the petition of one spouse.
- Parental rights are exercised jointly unless the court orders otherwise in the child's interest.
- Courts can impose protection measures including removal from the family home.
Governing law
- Family Act (Zakon o porodici)
- Act on Prevention of Domestic Violence
In practice
Extramarital cohabitation is largely equated with marriage for maintenance and property, but not for all inheritance purposes.