Frequently asked questions

In order to determine whether you have the right and grounds for a lawsuit in a specific situation, you need to consult with a lawyer and present your specific case to him. The lawyer will assess whether you have grounds for a lawsuit and what your next steps are. For example, if you are the victim of a crime, you may have grounds for a lawsuit against the person who harmed you. If you have a written or verbal agreement with someone and that person has not fulfilled their obligations under the contract, you may have grounds for a lawsuit and the right to compensation. If you have experienced property damage at the hands of another person, you may have grounds for a claim for damages, etc...

Contracts define the rights and obligations of the parties and oblige them to fulfill certain conditions. It is important that all obligations and conditions are explained in detail in a particular contract and that the parties consult with a lawyer before signing. Some of the important elements of the contract are: identification of the parties, price and terms of payment, subject of the contract, delivery terms, guarantees and responsibilities. If there is a dispute, the court will interpret the contract based on the intention of the parties expressed in the contract.

If you want to end your marriage, you need to consult with a lawyer who will present you with the options available to you. A marriage in the Republic of Serbia can be terminated in two ways: by filing a lawsuit with the court or by filing an amicable divorce petition with the court, depending on the mutual relationship of the spouses. It is important to note that the marriage must be dissolved, if one of the parties to the marriage so wishes. If there are marital assets or joint children, our advice is to contact a lawyer to get legal support.

Solving the issue of child custody and alimony requires court proceedings and it is necessary to consult with a lawyer who will best protect your rights and the rights of your children in the said proceedings. The lawyer will explain your rights and obligations and help you understand the court procedure.

If you do happen to be arrested, the most important thing is to stay calm and cooperate with the police. Notify the police that you want to hire a lawyer and do not give a statement without a lawyer present. Also, do not sign any statements or agree to be questioned without a lawyer present. Also inform the family that you have been arrested and where you are. The lawyer will help you to consider together the best strategy for your defense and to understand what is being charged against you.

If you are accused of a criminal offense, the most important thing is to pay attention to your rights and to defend yourself in accordance with the Law. Our recommendation is to hire a lawyer who mainly deals with criminal law, who will provide you with legal advice and represent your interests in the best possible way. Since criminal proceedings are complex, they differ from case to case. Contact a lawyer as soon as possible to start preparing your defense together.

Our recommendation is to consult with lawyers in order to choose together the best business and tax option for the business you want to start. In addition to choosing the legal form of the company you want to establish, lawyers will help you to make the process of establishing a company before the Business Register Agency (APR) go as quickly and simply as possible. In addition to establishing a company, lawyers can also help you suspend your business and close your company.

If you are injured during an accident, it is recommended that you hire a lawyer to file a claim for damages on your behalf. In order to exercise your right to compensation, you need to collect all relevant documentation (photos of the damage, police reports, medical bills, repair bills, witness statements...) Depending on the nature of the accident, the procedure for submitting a claim for compensation differs therefore, it is recommended that you consult with a lawyer before deciding to exercise your right to compensation.

In Serbia, the Law provides workers with the right to compensation for injury at the workplace. To be entitled to compensation, the injury must be directly related to your workplace or the conditions at your workplace. The injury must be reported to your employer and registered. It is necessary to contact the medical services as soon as possible for treatment and ascertainment of the resulting injuries. Medical documentation is extremely important in order to exercise your right to compensation. It is important to consult with an experienced workplace injury attorney to obtain the correct information and advice specific to your legal situation.

Buying or selling property in Serbia involves a certain legal procedure that must be followed in order for the purchase and sale to be legal and to ensure a safe and legal transaction. It is recommended that you hire a lawyer to check the legal status of the property you want to buy or sell. This includes checking ownership rights, encumbrances and mortgages on the property in question. The lawyer will draw up a pre-sale agreement and contract for you, schedule a notarization at the Notary Public and follow the process of buying or selling real estate to the end, until the transfer of ownership to another person.

If the testator wants to distribute the property he owns, a will is one of the ways, along with the Lifetime Property Distribution Agreement. In order to be sure that the will you intend to leave meets all legal requirements, you need to consult with a lawyer who will explain in detail the procedure for drawing up a will and all forms of testamentary disposal of assets.

The procedure for acquiring citizenship differs depending on your current status, personal circumstances and reasons for wanting to become a citizen of the Republic of Serbia. The legal conditions for acquiring citizenship are regulated by the Law on Citizenship, and a lawyer will help you collect the necessary documentation and go through the procedure of obtaining citizenship as simply as possible. Given that the process of obtaining citizenship is complex and can take some time, it is recommended that you contact a lawyer in order to go through the entire process as quickly as possible.

The residence permit in the Republic of Serbia depends on your current situation and the purpose of your stay in the country. The lawyer will help you to collect the many documents that are needed to approve your stay in the Republic of Serbia, as well as submit a formal request for approval of your stay in Serbia. The procedure for obtaining a residence permit in the Republic of Serbia differs depending on your current status and the reason for your stay in the Republic of Serbia.

The Roljić law office also provides legal assistance to foreign citizens in cooperation with a team of translators for Arabic, Farsi, Bulgarian, German, French, Turkish and Macedonian.

The price of lawyer's services in Serbia is regulated by the lawyer's tariff, which lawyers are obliged to respect (Tariff on rewards and expenses for the work of lawyers, which entered into force on June 3, 2023). In special cases, with an agreement with the client, lawyers can lower the price of their services to at least 50% of the tariff prescribed for a specific service, but also, if it is a more complex legal procedure, lawyers have the possibility to charge the price of their services in a higher amount than it is prescribed by the lawyer's tariff.