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Civil Cases and Special Proceedings

Protection of civil rights in court, establishment of facts having legal significance.

Yuriy Kozachuk, Ph.D. in Law

Managing Attorney & Legal Scholar

Senior Practice Lead

Civil legal relations cover a wide range of life situations where a judicial protection of personal non-property or property rights and legitimate interests of individuals and legal entities becomes necessary. The specifics of this field require from an attorney not merely basic knowledge of legislation, but also the ability to systematically analyze substantive law norms and relevant judicial practice established by the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights. Every detail matters when it comes to upholding legitimate interests and preserving assets.

A distinct category is comprised of special proceeding cases, in which there is no dispute over a right, yet a need arises to establish legal facts or confirm a specific legal status. Such cases include establishing facts of legal significance, declaring a person missing or deceased, adoption, restricting or restoring civil legal capacity, establishing guardianship or care, as well as other categories defined by the Civil Procedure Code of Ukraine. Proper preparation of the evidentiary base and procedural documents is of crucial importance for achieving a positive outcome.

The realities of law enforcement in Ukraine demonstrate that independent attempts to resolve disputes or using template documents often lead to fatal errors that negate the chances of a successful result in court. Our expert work in civil cases and special proceedings is based on a thorough audit of primary documents, early assessment of legal risks, and building an impeccable evidentiary base. This allows us to preempt negative procedural actions by opponents.

In my role as an active practitioner and a Ph.D. in Law, I approach every case as a unique project. We provide full legal support: from pre-trial settlement and mediation to direct representation of interests in courts of all instances. We know how to properly formulate statement claims, draft compelling responses to lawsuits, and defend positions during intense courtroom debates using scientifically grounded arguments and indisputable evidence.

Timely engagement of a professional attorney is the only reliable way to avoid financial losses, protect your rights against unlawful encroachments, and gain confidence in the future. Reach out for qualified legal assistance today to receive an individual defense strategy designed specifically for your legal situation.

Full scope of work within this practice:

Legal analysis of the situation, determining the prospects of judicial protection of the client's rights and interests.
Collecting and analysing evidence, drafting pre-action demands, preparing statements of claim, statements of defence, objections, explanations, motions, appeals and cassation appeals.
Representing clients in courts of first instance and courts of appeal across Ukraine, as well as in the court of cassation — the Supreme Court.
Declaring a person missing, deceased, or legally incapacitated (in special proceedings).
Establishment of legal facts (birth or death in specific territories, cohabitation as a family without marriage registration, family ties for inheritance or social payments, dependency status of an individual).
Recovery of material and moral damages.
Legal assistance to clients in consumer protection cases.
Challenging decisions of local self-government bodies and state authorities.

Expert Advice

Never use generic template claims from the internet for civil cases and special proceedings. An improperly worded claim or a missing key piece of evidence at the filing stage can permanently bar you from re-applying to court on the same subject and grounds.

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