30 September 2026
Family Lawyers in the Czech Republic
Here are some of the services provided by our family lawyers in the Czech Republic. For tailored support, please contact us.
If you need the support of a family lawyer in the Czech Republic, our law firm can help you. Discover our services below.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Availability of family lawyers in the Czech Republic (YES/NO) | Yes, our lawyers specialize in Family Law and can offer various services associated with it. |
Clients we service | We are at the service of foreign and Czech nationals. |
Support in marriage registration (YES/NO) | Yes, this is one of the services foreign clients often request in the Czech Republic. |
| Assistance in divorce matters(YES/NO) | Yes, we can assist in divorce procedures. |
| Types of divorce procedures in the Czech Republic | – uncontested (amicable) divorce, – contested (contentious) divorce. |
| Assistance in child custody matters (YES/NO) | Yes |
| Assistance in child alimony (YES/NO) | Yes, clients can rely on our Czech family lawyers for filing for child alimony. |
| Is spouse maintenance available under the Czech Family Code? (YES/NO) | Yes, both within the marriage and after divorce, provided specific conditions are met. |
| Assistance in property division (YES/NO) | Yes |
| Support in drafting pre-nuptial agreements (YES/NO) | Yes, as such contracts have become customary in the Czech Republic. |
| Is it mandatory for the woman to change her name after divorce (YES/NO) | No, however, clients who wish to do that can rely on our Czech lawyers. |
| Name change conditions (if applicable) | When the name change is desired, the application must be filed within 6 months of the divorce. |
| Assistance for clients in civil partnerships | We can also assist clients who want to enter or dissolve civil partnerships. |
| Support in paternity issues | We are at the service of clients who want to demonstrate or dispute paternity. |
| Support in recognition of foreign-issued orders (YES/NO) | Yes |
What types of clients do you service?
Apart from servicing Czech citizens, our English-speaking Czech family lawyers can also assist foreign nationals who reside in or want to move to the Czech Republic.
What family law-related services do you offer?
You can rely on us for support at:
- marriage registration (often requested by our foreign clients);
- prenuptial agreement creation;
- divorce procedures;
- child custody;
- asset division;
- alimony and maintenance;
- paternity determination or contestation.
How can you help me with the creation of a Czech prenuptial agreement?
Our family lawyers in the Czech Republic can draft such contracts after meeting with both future spouses, who can benefit from counselling when deciding on their pre-marital assets.
You can also check the following infographic with information on this subject:
What marriage registration services do you offer?
Foreigners can marry Czech nationals in respect of the applicable legislation of this country, and by providing the home country documents in this sense, such as the birth certificate and the document of divorce if it is the case.
Our family lawyers in the Czech Republic can help them with:
- having foreign documents translated;
- filing the documents with the Czech authorities.
Do you offer support in both amicable and court divorce proceedings in the Czech Republic?
Yes, especially since the 6-month requirement for separation in the case of consented divorce has been recently abolished. This way, if you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage in an amicable manner, we can help you settle things in maximum 4 months. On the other hand, our Czech family lawyers can also represent you in court if you choose this course of action.
Can I get sole custody of my child after a divorce in the Czech Republic?
Yes. Under the Civil Code, both parents keep parental responsibility, but the court decides on care for minor children (sole care by one parent, shared/alternating care or joint care) and each parent pays maintenance according to his or her means, based on the term of “parental responsibility”. Our lawyers can explain how it applies in your case.
Can you also represent me in division of assets procedures in the Czech Republic?
Yes, we can. If you want to skip a lengthy procedure, we can help you settle this matter out of court. In this case, we must make an inventory of the common assets you and your spouse have acquired during the marriage. Following that, we can help you reach an agreement on their division.
If this procedure is not possible, we can represent you in the trial, where the Czech court will rule in this matter.
Do you also offer assistance in international family law matters?
Yes, if you are a Czech citizen and you have a family abroad, we can assist with the following:
- marriage registration in the Czech Republic;
- recognition of a divorce decree in the Czech Republic when the divorce was pronounced in a non-EU country;
- submission of the documents for automatic recognition of a divorce pronounced in an EU country.
NOTE: On demand, we can also assist with family reunification matters if you are a spouse of a Czech citizen and want to know your rights after you enter the country.
If you need additional information about Family Lawand the rights and responsibilities of a family, please feel free to get in touch with our Czech law firm.