International Family Law in Czech Republic
Family law disputes with an international element require expertise not only in Czech family law but also in the EU regulations governing jurisdiction and conflict of laws. JUDr. Barbara Kapounková has represented clients in cross-border divorce, child custody, and matrimonial property matters since 2019.
Determining the competent court, choosing the applicable law, and securing recognition of the judgment abroad. Proceedings before Czech courts with multi-jurisdictional effect.
Custody and contact arrangements under Brussels IIter — including disputes where parents live in different EU member states.
Division of matrimonial assets, cross-border maintenance enforcement, and recognition of foreign property judgments in the Czech Republic.
Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements with an international element — with close attention to their enforceability across relevant jurisdictions.
Why are international family cases complex?
Cross-border family matters involve overlapping court jurisdictions, differing conflict-of-law rules, and the mutual recognition of judgments across states. Brussels IIter (Regulation 2019/1111) and Rome III govern jurisdiction and applicable law for divorce within the EU, but their practical application demands deep specialist knowledge. Filing in the wrong jurisdiction may produce a judgment that cannot be enforced where it matters most.
Why Kapounková Legal?
The firm was founded in 2019 specifically for cross-border family and inheritance matters — not as an extension of a general practice.
JUDr. Kapounková works directly with each client, without intermediaries — you always know who is handling your case.
Consultations in Czech, English, and Spanish; online meetings available for clients based outside the Czech Republic.