{"id":7455,"date":"2025-03-17T08:37:16","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T08:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/od-radez.si\/?post_type=practice&#038;p=7455"},"modified":"2026-08-14T07:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T07:31:59","slug":"civil-law","status":"publish","type":"practice","link":"https:\/\/od-radez.si\/en\/practice-areas\/civil-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Civil Law"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Civil law governs relationships between individuals and legal entities in matters of property, personal, and family relations. We provide comprehensive legal advice and representation in Ljubljana and throughout Slovenia across all areas of civil law \u2013 from contract and tort law to property, inheritance, and personal rights law.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We advise clients on concluding all types of civil law contracts and help with issues related to their breach and the enforcement of damage claims, including insurance cases. We prepare claims for the recovery of material and non-material damage and represent clients in litigation and enforcement proceedings.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In the field of property law, we advise on the acquisition and protection of ownership rights, easements, and pledge rights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">We also help clients draft wills and represent them in probate and family law proceedings, and we advise on matters of inheritance and family law.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">In addition, we represent and advise clients in cases involving violations of their personal rights.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions About Civil Law<\/h2>\n<h3>When do I need a civil law attorney?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">It makes sense to involve a civil law attorney when concluding significant contracts, dealing with disputes over property rights, pursuing damage claims, or handling inheritance matters. Timely legal advice often prevents lengthy and costly court proceedings.<\/p>\n<h3>How does a damage claim work?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The process usually begins with preparing and submitting a damage claim to the other party or the insurance company. If an agreement cannot be reached, the claim is pursued through litigation before the court. The amount of compensation depends on the type and extent of the damage and the circumstances of the individual case.<\/p>\n<h3>Do you need a will to arrange inheritance?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">A will is not mandatory \u2013 without one, inheritance follows the statutory order of succession, which does not necessarily reflect your actual wishes. By drafting a will, you can determine who inherits your property and in what share, reducing the risk of disputes among heirs.<\/p>\n<h3>What should I do in the event of a boundary dispute with a neighbor?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">We recommend first trying to resolve the dispute amicably, for example by establishing an easement or reaching a written agreement. If an agreement cannot be reached, you can file a lawsuit to establish the boundary or protect your ownership rights before the competent court.<\/p>\n<h3>How long does civil litigation take?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The duration depends on the complexity of the case, the scope of the evidentiary proceedings, and the court&#8217;s caseload. Simple cases can be resolved within a few months, while more complex disputes may take longer. Proper preparation of documentation and skilled representation can help speed up the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We also assist clients in drafting wills and represent them in probate and family law proceedings, and provide advice on inheritance and family law matters.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, we represent and advise clients in cases involving interference with their personality rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7695,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-7455","practice","type-practice","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/od-radez.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice\/7455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/od-radez.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/practice"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/od-radez.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/practice"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/od-radez.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7695"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/od-radez.si\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}