Czech law in English
Czech law for people who did not grow up under it.
najitadvokata.cz is an open legal encyclopedia in Czech. This English section covers the situations foreign residents run into most often: hiring an advocate, visas, employment disputes, buying property, dealing with the tax office when a contract goes wrong. Nothing here is legal advice. Everything here is meant to help you ask better questions and pick the right specialist.
Topics
Finding a Czech advocate
How to hire a Czech lawyer, what to expect, when a specialist is worth it.
Immigration and residence
Long-term visas, employee cards, Blue Cards, permanent residence, family reunification.
Employment law
Employment contracts, termination, notice periods, non-competes.
Family law
Marriage, divorce, child custody and maintenance, prenuptial contracts.
Property and real estate
Buying property in Czechia, deposits, cadastre, common owner disputes.
Lawyer fees in Czechia
How the advocate tariff works, hourly vs. contract fees, court costs.
Common legal forms
Where to find sample contracts, powers of attorney, statutory declarations.
Sources cross-checked with the Czech Civil Code (Act No. 89/2012), the Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic, and the Czech Bar Association (cak.cz).