Divorce in Lithuania and financial settlement — matrimonial assets, separate property, debt allocation, rights to the family home, and financial claims (Legal Guide 2026)

Please note: this article covers Lithuanian family law and is intended for individuals facing divorce proceedings in Lithuania or seeking legal advice under Lithuanian jurisdiction. Pension divorce is seldom just an emotional process – it brings with it a series of complex financial decisions. As spouses work through the division of shared assets, questions inevitably arise about real estate, bank accounts, investments and other financial instruments. Among these, pensions

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Introduction Enforcement of a court decision is a critical part of civil proceedings, and this is particularly important in the context of the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK). Situations where it may be necessary to implement a decision made by a Lithuanian court may arise in business relations, when a creditor seeks to recover a debt or losses from a UK person, that arise from a contract that was executed in Lithuania, or its violation. Also in family cases,

Introduction Every creditor can face a situation where the debtor delays or refuses to repay the debt. Unpaid debts can cause significant financial hardship for both individuals and businesses. However, there are several ways to legally recover a debt in Lithuania. Unpaid debt can cause serious problems, from a lack of liquidity for a business to personal financial problems. Businesses may not receive the necessary funds to continue their operations, and private individuals m

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At Zabulis Legal, we specialize in debt recovery and insolvency law, offering expert guidance and assistance to creditors seeking to recover debts and to debtors facing financial challenges. One of the most powerful tools in debt recovery is the statutory demand. This article will explain what a statutory demand is, its purpose, and the procedures and consequences involved. By the end, you will understand how statutory demands work for both individual and corporate debtors an

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