Croatia's accession to the European Union on 1 July 2013 marks another milestone in completing the construction of the EU.
Please see below the information provided by Croatia on EU legislation in the field of judicial cooperation in civil matters covering the following areas:
- Judgments in civil and commercial matters
- Matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility
Notification is published in the Judicial Atlas section of the European e-Justice Portal.
- Maintenance obligations
Notification is published in the Judicial Atlas section of the European e-Justice Portal.
- Service of judicial and extra-judicial documents
List of municipal courts 
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Jurisdiction of municipal courts I (202 Kb)
Jurisdiction of municipal courts II (441 Kb)
- Taking of evidence
List of municipal courts (220 Kb)
Jurisdiction of municipal courts I (202 Kb)
Jurisdiction of municipal courts II (441 Kb)
- European Payment Order procedure
Notification is published in the Judicial Atlas section of the European e-Justice Portal.
- European Small Claims procedure
Notification is published in the Judicial Atlas section of the European e-Justice Portal.
- Legal aid
Notification is published in the Judicial Atlas section of the European e-Justice Portal.
- Mediation
Notification is published in the Judicial Atlas section of the European e-Justice Portal.
- European Enforcement Order
Notification is published in the Judicial Atlas section of the European e-Justice Portal.
Please also note that a certain number of regulations in the field of civil justice have been amended by Council Regulation (EU) No 517/2013 of 13 May 2013 due to the accession of Croatia.
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